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Kerchief

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White triangular piece of fabric with a decorative edge. The fabric is smooth and appears to be made of cotton or linen. The decorative edge features a repeating pattern of small, dark-colored flowers and leaves embroidered in a curved line. The embroidery is intricate and features a scalloped edge. The background is a plain off-white color. The artist of this piece is unknown but the title is "Kerchief".

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
cotton, metal thread
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 333 px
Museum record:
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