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Embroidered coverlet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an embroidered coverlet by an unknown artist. The coverlet is square and made of off-white fabric. The coverlet has a border around the edges with a design of curved lines and flowers. Inside the border, the coverlet has a large, intricate design with many different patterns and shapes, including flowers, leaves, birds, and geometric designs. The design is made up of many small, detailed elements that are densely packed together. The entire design is also in off-white, making it very subtle. The background behind the coverlet is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1795
Medium:
Linen embroidered on linen
Culture:
American or British
Dimensions:
507 × 624 px
Museum record:
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