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A BEDCOVER, flat weave, ca 190,5-193 x 115-116 cm, Scania first half of the 19th century,
Hammer price
17 000SEK
Estimate
10 000 - 12 000 SEK

embroidered signature KPD 1822 (Kersti Persdotter). Probably Färs/Gärds/Villands district. Two parts sewn together. The ground with four rows of polychrome octogons, stylized trees of life, birds, people, flower pots and flowers. A zigzag patterned border with flowers.

Some wear, slightly dirty, minor stains.

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; ICOC XII, 2011 Stockholm, Stockholm/Värnamo 2012, editor Granlund, Anette, text and colour plates pages 124-125.

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