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TitleCover
ArtistLaura Dollaff Dresser (American, 1823–1887) United States, Maine
Date1825/75 19th century
MediumWool, twill weave; fulled; appliquéd with linen, plain weave; embroidered with wool in running stitches cut to form pile
Classificationtextile
OriginMaine Maine
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Peter Bower
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Cover” is a work by Laura Dollaff Dresser (American, 1823–1887) United States, Maine, dated 1825/75. It is executed in wool, twill weave; fulled; appliquéd with linen, plain weave; embroidered with wool in running stitches cut to form pile 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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