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Spread of white twill with tambour work, to which a piece of chintz is sewn
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Spread of white twill with tambour work, to which a piece of chintz is sewn

c. 1750 · tamboereren; embroidering; printing; weaving; cotton (textile)

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

About this work

Coverlet consisting of four sewn-together fragments. The central piece with top and bottom borders is worked with thin scrolls with various flowers, including carnations in tambour work. A piece of worn chintz is sewn onto the top border. Oriental textile.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineSprei van wit keper met tamboereerwerk, waaraan een lap sits is genaaid. c. 1750. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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