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A BED COVER, double-interlocked tapestry (flat weave), ca 217 x 130,5 cm, Scania around 1830,
A BED COVER, double-interlocked tapestry (flat weave), ca 217 x 130,5 cm, Scania around 1830,
Färs/Gärds/Villands district. Two parts sewn together. The ground with four rows of polychrome octogons, stylized trees of life and flowers. A zigzag patterned border with birds and flowers.
Some wear, slightly dirty, stains, repairs, insignificant holes. The sides have minor damages.
Literature
Compare with Gammal Allmogeslöjd från Malmöhus län utgifven af länets Hemslöjdsförening - , häftet 2, Malmö 1916, plate 97, text page 51; Utställningskatalog Willborg, Peter: Skånsk Allmogevävnad 1700-1850,Stockholm 1989, pages 45-46, No. 42.