1800 / 1899, Morocco

1800 / 1899, Morocco

Identificador
T.220B-1929
Adquisición
Given by Mrs Lewis F. Day
Colección
Material
Técnica
Motivos
Dimensión
8.89 cm (length)
8.89 cm (width)
Siglo
Lugar de producción
Tipo de objeto

Description

Silk embroidery on linen in red and green with columbarium; Morocco; 1800s. Sewn onto backing with 5 other pieces. Silk embroidery on linen in red and dark green, with long-armed cross, cross, and back stitches. The pattern depicts a columbarium pedestal, spreading out at top and bottom. The body of the design is reserved in the colour of the linen and the background is worked.