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Border
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Border

18th century · Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: satin, stem and chain stitch embroidery on plain weave foundation

From the collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Skirt border of natural-colored linen, embroidered in blue, green, yellow, red, cream and white silks. Design of stylized flowers in pots, mermaids, and birds. Needle lace edge.

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s own description
Subjects
Embroidery (visual works)Borders (ornament areas)
Credit lineBorder. 18th century. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker. CC0.
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