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Chuppah

Object/Artifact

Mariseille work quilted chuppah (Jewish wedding canopy) with near near grades of white cotton, entirely hand-stitched. Possibly 2 stitchers (?). Some is very precise, the rest is a bit looser. Large center square field on point containing a basket of flowers (roses?), squares based on number 4 in each corner. Having tassels at lower corners and pal, or leaf sprig at top corners (tallit with tzitzit). Also ears of ripened corn.

G89.230

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1825 - 1830

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