Table cover

16th–17th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Oblong table cover of dark green silk bordered with green net in an appliqued design of foliage in reversed scrolls that terminate in lilies. Applique is natural colored linen embroidered in dark yellow silk. Edged with natural colored needle lace.

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Title: Table cover
Date Created: 16th–17th century
Location Created: Italy
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: silk, linen Technique: appliqué on gauze weave, needle lace

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Gauze Lace Linen Silk Table Textile