Fragment of a Bed Curtain

Cleveland Museum of Art

Fragment of a Bed Curtain by unknown artist. This is a rectangular piece of fabric with a floral and avian pattern. The fabric is primarily beige with a repeating design that includes red, blue, and gold thread. The design features various birds, flowers, and leaves. The birds are depicted in blue, red, and gold, while the flowers and leaves are in red, blue, and gold. The fabric appears to be a fragment of a larger piece, possibly a bed curtain, given its title. The edges of the fabric are rough and uneven, suggesting that it was cut or torn from a larger piece. The overall effect is one of intricate and colorful embroidery.