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1952

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Bedcover (Italy), 19th century

This is a Bedcover. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is cotton and its technique is chain and satin stitch embroidery, drawnwork. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 251.5 x 297.2 cm (8 ft. 3 in. x 9 ft. 9 in.)

Cite this object as

Bedcover (Italy), 19th century; cotton; H x W: 251.5 x 297.2 cm (8 ft. 3 in. x 9 ft. 9 in.); 1952-48-2

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