A cover composed of panels of cream and salmon pink silk embroidered in coloured silks with flowers and birds, and re-applied scrolling designs in gilt thread--54in x 58in., joined and pieced, 18th century embroidery, made up later; and a panel of gold silk woven with blue, crimson and green floral and geometric patterns, with tassels--55in x 12in., late 19th century(2)

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A cover composed of panels of cream and salmon pink silk embroidered in coloured silks with flowers and birds, and re-applied scrolling designs in gilt thread--54in x 58in., joined and pieced, 18th century embroidery, made up later; and a panel of gold silk woven with blue, crimson and green floral and geometric patterns, with tassels--55in x 12in., late 19th century(2)

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