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This exuberant pattern of spiraling roundels enlivens a ground of isolated vegetation, despite disintegrated dark brown–black silk thread outlines. Professional draftsmen would have drawn the pattern in ink on the reverse side of several loosely attached, plain linen cloths. They were separated for embroiderers to follow and then reassembled; frequently, the designs do not match perfectly at the seams.
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Document identity
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95580
label
Embroidered Cover or Curtain
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obj
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object
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1
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95580
contentType
object
title
Embroidered Cover or Curtain
description
This exuberant pattern of spiraling roundels enlivens a ground of isolated vegetation, despite disintegrated dark brown–black silk thread outlines. Professional draftsmen would have drawn the pattern in ink on the reverse side of several loosely attached, plain linen cloths. They were separated for embroiderers to follow and then reassembled; frequently, the designs do not match perfectly at the seams.
date
17th-18th century
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CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q79477339
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Embroidery
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Average: 201.3 x 140.3 cm (79 1/4 x 55 1/4 in.)
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Turkey, 17th-18th century
accession
1916.1301
Source extras
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embroidery: silk on linen tabby ground
tombstone
Embroidered Cover or Curtain, 17th-18th century. Turkey, 17th-18th century. Embroidery: silk on linen tabby ground; average: 201.3 x 140.3 cm (79 1/4 x 55 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, 1916.1301
collection
T - Islamic
creditline
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
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2026-05-29 05:07:55.701000
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95580
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Textiles
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T - Islamic
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embroidery: silk on linen tabby ground
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1
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0
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photo
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