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A flat weave bed cover, ca 188 x 116 cm, Scania, signed KPD, dated 1822
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30 000 - 40 000 SEK
2 830 - 3 770 EUR
3 240 - 4 320 USD
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A flat weave bed cover, ca 188 x 116 cm, Scania, signed KPD, dated 1822
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.
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