1801 / 1850

1801 / 1850

Identifier
56.1197
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
223.5 cm (height)
197.8 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

White cotton warp and weft with heavier cotton wefts used for body and, where required, for looped pattern. Large eight-pointed star in center surrounded by conventionalized tulips and star-shaped flowers. Around this, a wide border composed of eight-armed units made of conventionalized tulips and trees. Several rectilinear borders beyond this decorated with conventionalized roses and eight-pointed stars, diamonds and crosses. Edged with white cotton tape. Worn and darned. Cotton browned. Three brown stains.