Coverlet
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Coverlet

TitleCoverlet
Date17th century
MediumMedium: tussah silk embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: embroidered in chain stitches on plain weave foundation Label: cotton embroidered in tussah silk
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginBengal, India Bengal
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Marian Hague
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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