Border for a Table Cover or Valance
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Border for a Table Cover or Valance

TitleBorder for a Table Cover or Valance
ArtistDesign attributed to May Morris (English, 1862–1938) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940)
DateDesign 1890s 19th century
MediumCotton, plain weave; embroidered with silk in satin, surface satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching
Classificationtextile
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineAda Turnbull Hertle Endowment
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Border for a Table Cover or Valance” is a work by Design attributed to May Morris (English, 1862–1938) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940), dated Design 1890s. It is executed in cotton, plain weave; embroidered with silk in satin, surface satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching 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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