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Coverlet (USA), 1800–1850
Blue and white coverlet with a central field of close-set horizontal and vertical repeats of flat, stylized groups of large-scale roses and leaves with rosettes in the interspaces. Bottom border…
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Dado (England), 1817–27
Simulates wooden Chinese fretwork railing with elements repeating horizontally. An illusion of depth is achieved by means of shadows against yellow irregular wave background. Printed in purple on yellow ground.
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Dado (France), 1810
A horizontal rectangle shows two children. The boy has placed a board over a small brook and the girl is in the act of crossing over. A floral rope marks…
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Dado (France), ca. 1815
Large horizontal rectangle containing motif of doves perched on a quiver of arrows. On either side are vertical rectangles the designs of which are identical: a trophy made up of…
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Coverlet (India), 17th century
Indo-European figural groups, plant and animal combinations, in large lobed medallions in horizontal-vertical arrangement on a ground filled with small figures, floral motives, birds and animals. In coarse yellow silk…
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Coverlet (USA), 1855
Large complete coverlet in navy blue wool and white cotton with two central wreaths enclosing an eight-pointed star. Surrounding these are an array of floral and bird motifs including eagles…
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Dado (France), 1790
Vase at center, from which are suspended ropes of pearls. Two winged terms at either side catch up the ends of the pearl ropes and with their hands grasp the…
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Coverlet (Malta), 17th century
Vertical rectangle with field filled with medium-scale repeat of extremely stylized and angular flower and vase in trellis framework of diamonds with interlocking corners; wide border of smaller scale diamond…
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Coverlet (India (for European market)), late 17th century
The coverlet is comprised of three breadths of fine undyed cotton plain weave, with very fine silk chain-stitch embroidery in brown, violet, two shades of blue, yellow and two shades…
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Dado (France), ca. 1810
A vase filled with fruit at center towards which two kneeling, confronted maidens reach. They are dressed in flowing classical robes. A stylized Ionic column marks the horizontal repeat. A…
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