Bedspread

Description

Linen bedspread embroidered in coloured silk threads showing sprays of flowers and medallions, with a border of flowering plants: English, c. 1700 - 1750

Museum reference

A.1962.1055

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Bedspread

Production information

England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1700 - 1750

Physical description

Linen embroidered with coloured silks

Exhibitions

• Textile Treasures

References

Tarrant, Naomi, Textile Treasures: An Introduction to European Decorative Textiles for Home and Church in the National Museums of Scotland, NMS Publishing Ltd, Edinburgh, 2001