Table cover

mid–late 19th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Table cover with center scene depicting "Venus i Cupido" in elaborate frame. Surrounding center is eight scenes, two marked "La Hermosa Diana," and at each corner, one showing North American Indians (?); border of flowers, scrolls and cactus. Edged with bobbin lace in color.

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Title: Table cover
Date Created: mid–late 19th century
Location Created: Mexico or South America
Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/75247
Medium: Medium: silk and metal wrapped silk thread, linen foundation Technique: satin, split, stem, and laid work stitches; bobbin lace
Credit line: Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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