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1955

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Bedcover (Spain)

This is a Bedcover. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is satin and stem stitch embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. William Randoph Hearst, Jr.. It is credited Gift of Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Jr..

Its dimensions are

H x W: 288 x 184 cm (9 ft. 5 3/8 in. x 6 ft. 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Bedcover (Spain); linen, silk; H x W: 288 x 184 cm (9 ft. 5 3/8 in. x 6 ft. 7/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Jr.; 1955-103-2

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