Counterpane, Bolton type

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Counterpane, Bolton type, is a square textile with a light pink background. The textile has a thick border around the edges with tassel-like fringe. Inside the border, there are intricate embroidered designs covering the entire surface. The designs are arranged in a series of concentric squares and rectangles. The center features a circle with a leaf-like design. The embroidery patterns include various shapes such as flowers, leaves, and geometric motifs. The designs are all in a matching light pink thread. The textile fills the entire image.