Indo-Portuguese

Bedcover

Late 17th century
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
290.9 × 210.2 cm (114.5 × 82.8 in)

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