Bedcover

Indo-Portuguese

Late 17th century

Bedcover by Indo-Portuguese

Medium

Four panels joined: cotton, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss in running, back, herringbone, long and short, chain, and filling stitches; interlining: cotton wadding; lining: five panels joined: cotton, plain weave; pieced; applied silk fringe; attached silk tassels at corners

Dimensions

290.9 × 210.2 cm (114 1/2 × 82 3/4 in.); Does not include tassels, which extend: H.: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

62729

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