Bedcover
18th–19th century
Object PlaceGreece
Medium/TechniqueLinen plain weave, embroidered with silk
DimensionsOverall: 161 x 245cm (63 3/8 x 96 7/16in.)
Credit LineGift in the name of Abby L. Tyler
Accession number33.23
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Not on viewClassificationsTextiles
Collections
ProvenanceCharles Hitchcock Tyler (b. 1863 - d. 1931), Boston [see note 1]; 1933, given by Mr. Tyler's estate to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 2, 1933)
NOTES:
[1] Karl Singer, the executor of the Tyler estate, came across MFA accession nos. 33.22 and 33.23 while cleaning out Mr. Tyler's home. Attached to them was a note from Mrs. Tyler saying that they were intended for the MFA. They were subsequently given in Abby L. Tyler's name.
NOTES:
[1] Karl Singer, the executor of the Tyler estate, came across MFA accession nos. 33.22 and 33.23 while cleaning out Mr. Tyler's home. Attached to them was a note from Mrs. Tyler saying that they were intended for the MFA. They were subsequently given in Abby L. Tyler's name.
16th century
1761
second half of the 18th century
17th–18th century
1769
19th century
19th century
early 19th century
1733
