Bedcover
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Bedcover

TitleBedcover
ArtistMexico
Date1855 19th century
MediumWool, plain weave; embroidered with wool in cross, running, double running, and stem stitches; three panels joined; two selvages present
Classificationtextile
OriginMexico Mexico
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Avrina Pugh
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Bedcover” is a work by Mexico, dated 1855. It is executed in wool, plain weave; embroidered with wool in cross, running, double running, and stem stitches; three panels joined; two selvages present and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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