16th–17th-century Embroidery, Polychrome Silk

16th/17th-century embroidery, polychrome silk

Part of a bedspread from the late 16th to early 17thcentury, in two sections. Hemp canvas embroidered in count stitch. Polychrome silk. The design is taken frompattern books for lace and embroidery in circulation as early as the 16th century, such asthe anonymous volume held at the Albert and Victoria Museum in London, originating from Italyand cataloged as T.14-1931Period trimmings, 19th-century lining. Stains,tears, restorations; canvas reinforced in certain areas. Dimensions for each of the two pieces: Height 54 cm, Width 74 cm Provenance: Château de Teillan, Gard, Provence, France.