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Embroidered CoverEmbroidery: 18th-19th century; lining: 20th century

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Vertical textile panel with diagonal black-striped central field, densely patterned with salmon, gold, and navy floral and paisley motifs, framed by scrolling vine border and mauve outer edge

Unknown, Embroidered Cover, Embroidery: 18th-19th century; lining: 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Embroidered Cover
Place Made
Iran
Date Made
Embroidery: 18th-19th century; lining: 20th century
Medium
Silk thread embroidery with silk- and metallic-thread twill with supplementary weft patterning
Dimensions
18 1/4 × 24 3/8 in. (46.36 × 61.91 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection
Accession Number
M.45.3.163
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles