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Kantha (Embroidered Quilt)

Made in Faridpur District, Bangladesh, Asia
or West Bengal, India, Asia

Second half of 19th century

Artist/maker unknown, Bengali or India

Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery in back, chain, darning, satin, running, dot, and seed stitches
28 3/4 x 28 1/2 inches (73 x 72.4 cm)

Currently not on view

1968-184-12

Gift of Stella Kramrisch, 1968

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