1976.780

1976.780

Identifier
1976.780
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
Acquisition
Purchased for the Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection by the MFA, December 8, 1976 / Textile Income Purchase Fund, Purchased for The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
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Description

Bedcover. Silk yarns embroidered on plain woven cotton ground. Border design of meandering wine with leaves and floral blossoms with eagles interspersed at intervals. Central medallion in field with floral bouquet rising from vase flanked by two deer, floral buoquets in each corner of field. Ground discolored, stained and worn in places, dark brown silk dye has bled; fringe on one side.