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Bed Hangings And Bed Cover (Iran)

This is a Bed hangings and bed cover. It is dated late 17th century and we acquired it in 1909. Its medium is silk ribbon and chenille on a wool foundation and its technique is embroidered on twill weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Ogden Codman. It is credited Gift of Ogden Codman.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 110 x 132.5 cm (43 5/16 x 52 3/16 in.) H x W (b): 175.5 x 140 cm (5 ft. 9 1/8 in. x 55 1/8 in.) H x W (c): 198 x 136.8 cm (6 ft. 5 15/16 in. x 53 7/8 in.)

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Bed Hangings And Bed Cover (Iran); silk ribbon and chenille on a wool foundation; H x W (a): 110 x 132.5 cm (43 5/16 x 52 3/16 in.) H x W (b): 175.5 x 140 cm (5 ft. 9 1/8 in. x 55 1/8 in.) H x W (c): 198 x 136.8 cm (6 ft. 5 15/16 in. x 53 7/8 in.); Gift of Ogden Codman; 1909-5-1-a/c

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