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A work made of cotton, twill weave; embroidered with wool (crewel) in satin, link powdering and stem stitches; also embroidered with silk and metal strips wound around a silk fiber core in split and stem stitches; couching; bobbin lace border.

Bedcover

1750/1800

Spanish or Portugal

Spain

Cotton, twill weave; embroidered with wool (crewel) in satin, link powdering and stem stitches; also embroidered with silk and metal strips wound around a silk fiber core in split and stem stitches; couching; bobbin lace border

Textiles