The Bernheimer Family Collection of Textiles
A finely embroidered coverlet worked in coloured silks, the central medallion with a peacock and another animal within a border of naturalistic flowers, against a diaper ground, the borders with exotic birds, animals, insects and flowers including parrots and cranes, edged with metal lace--52 x 46in. (130 x 115cm.), English, mid 18th century See Colour Plate
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A finely embroidered coverlet worked in coloured silks, the central medallion with a peacock and another animal within a border of naturalistic flowers, against a diaper ground, the borders with exotic birds, animals, insects and flowers including parrots and cranes, edged with metal lace--52 x 46in. (130 x 115cm.), English, mid 18th century See Colour Plate