Two applique work covers & embroidered coverlet
Unknown artist, 1580–1720
Two large covers with applique work, Italian, late 16th and early 17th centuries; and an embroidered coverlet, English, early 18th century. Currently missing from the collection. Part of four gifts and two bequests to twenty-three museums by Jean and Rachel Alexander through the Art Fund between 1921 and 1973.
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Title of artwork, date
Two applique work covers & embroidered coverlet, 1580–1720
Date supported
1955
Gifted by
Jean & Rachel Alexander

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