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Counterpane, Bolton type

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square piece of fabric, likely a textile. The fabric is light-colored with frayed edges on all sides. The fabric has a central square design with intricate patterns and shapes, including flowers, diamonds, and other geometric forms. The central square is surrounded by a border with similar patterns and shapes, including diamonds and flowers. The outer border features a repeating pattern of small diamonds and other shapes. The fabric appears to be made of a smooth material, possibly cotton or linen. The background behind the fabric is white, suggesting that the image was taken in a studio or against a plain backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800–1830
Medium
Cotton, woven
Culture
British, probably
Dimensions
560 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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