Possibly made by or for Mary Philipse Morris (1730–1825) United States, New York

Christening Cover

c. 1758 or earlier
Silk, warp-float faced satin weave; quilted; edged with warp-faced plain weave woven tape and fringe with wrapped tassels; backed with silk, plain weave
112.3 × 98.8 cm (44.2 × 38.9 in)

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