Table Cover, 1890-1910
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In the 1890s, artists and designers in Europe and the United States attempted to create a modern aesthetic for the 20th century. The decorative style that emerged, Art Nouveau, featured bold color contrasts and organic lines. The embroidered pattern on this table cover contains elements of Scottish Art Nouveau, which favored stylized roses and Celtic-inspired designs.
In the 1890s, artists and designers in Europe and the United States attempted to create a modern aesthetic for the 20th century. The decorative style that emerged, Art Nouveau, featured bold color contrasts and organic lines. The embroidered pattern on this table cover contains elements of Scottish Art Nouveau, which favored stylized roses and Celtic-inspired designs.
Artifact
Runner (Furniture covering)
Date Made
1890-1910
Place of Creation
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
92.235.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Linen (Material)
Silk (Textile)
Cotton (Textile)
Technique
Embroidering
Color
Beige (Color)
Green
Red
Dimensions
Height: 56.5 in
Width: 28.25 in
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