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Christening cloth or baptismal cloth with tambour work
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Christening cloth or baptismal cloth with tambour work

anonymous · c. 1840 · tamboereren; embroidering; waszijde; silk; tule

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Carpet with embroidery. Rectangular model. The pattern has wide scattered blocks of nine flowers within a border of scattered leaves. The inner edge of the border is wavy and the outer edge has flower vines alternated with Kashmir motifs. The carpet has a pleated strip along the edge. The pattern of the strip has a scalloped edge with arches and rosettes. The carpet is lined with waxed silk and a strip of tulle on which the brand letters: TBLL.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
doopkleedkleedchildrenswear
Credit lineKleed of doopkleed met tamboereerwerk. c. 1840. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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