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Measurements
83.5cm x 94.5cm
Place of Origin
South Australia
Historical Period/Date
19th Century (1870-1899 Late)/c1895
Registration Number
1985-037
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Herringbone Stitch,Satin Stitch,Stem Stitch,Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Covers,Household Textiles,

Physical Description

The cover is in the style of embroidery known as 'Anglo Indian Embroidery'. Worked on an off-white printed cotton ground, the embroidery is in coloured silks - reds, blues, yellows, greens, oranges and purples. Mostly worked in satin stitch, there is some stem stitch and herringbone.

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