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1955

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Bed Cover (suzani) (Uzbekistan)

This is a Bed cover (suzani). It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Provident Securities Co. and Estate of Mr. & Mrs. William H. Crocker. It is credited Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 158 x 214 cm (62 3/16 x 84 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Bed Cover (suzani) (Uzbekistan); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 158 x 214 cm (62 3/16 x 84 1/4 in.); Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker; 1955-133-19

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