An early 18th century English embroidered cushion cover

Circa 1700-1720.

Finely embroidered in silk in various stitches, including backstitch, stem stitch and satin stitch, with rows of blue and magenta flowers, and yellow leaves and curling vines, around a central oval with flowering stems issuing from a rosette, and similar quartered ovals to each corner, flat quilted onto a fine linen ground and coarser linen backing.

Provenance: The collection of Roy Strong.

The textile 63.5cm (25”) high and 81cm (32”) wide.

Framed size 68cm (26¾”) high and 88cm (34¾”) wide.

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