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Embroidered bed hangings

Ruth Culver Coleman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White fabric with blue floral designs. The fabric is rectangular and appears to be made of cloth. It has a wavy edge at the top. The blue designs are scattered across the fabric, with no discernible pattern or repetition. The designs are various shapes and sizes of flowers, leaves, and stems. Some of the designs are simple and small, while others are more complex and larger. The background of the fabric is plain white. The overall effect is one of delicate, intricate decoration. The fabric appears to be embroidered by Ruth Culver Coleman.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1760–75
Medium
Linen embroidered with wool
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 520 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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