Heavy cotton bed curtain made in inverted U-shape. The side panels are embroidered with pairs of faded rose-colored flowers in brackets of narrow spiny leaves. The cross piece at the top is embroidered with three rows of similar design. Cotton, embroidered.

Bed Curtain, 18th century

Unknown artist, expand_more

cotton; needleworkexpand_more

Bequest of Miss Lily Placeexpand_more  30.23.28

Not on Viewexpand_more
Details
Title
Bed Curtain
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.89 x W.63 in.
Accession Number
30.23.28
Curator Approved

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Heavy cotton bed curtain made in inverted U-shape. The side panels are embroidered with pairs of faded rose-colored flowers in brackets of narrow spiny leaves. The cross piece at the top is embroidered with three rows of similar design. Cotton, embroidered.