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114 X 53cm Swedish Pillow Embroidery Dated 1843
James Cohen Antique Carpets
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

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114 X 53cm Swedish Pillow Embroidery Dated 1843

19th century
Description

Beautiful colours on this striking needlepoint cushion cover from Sweden. Has been sensitively restored and is now in showroom condition. Can be used as a hanging or turned into a pillow.

3'9" x 1'9"

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Swedish Folk Art Embroidery to the 1850s.

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SA1176595
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My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

Description
Beautiful colours on this striking needlepoint cushion cover from Sweden. Has been sensitively restored and is now in showroom condition. Can be used as a hanging or turned into a pillow.

3'9" x 1'9"

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Swedish Folk Art Embroidery to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176595
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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A rectangular 19th-century Swedish wool embroidery featuring geometric and floral motifs in red, orange, and blue against a green background, inscribed with the year 1843.
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Archive I A rectangular 19th-century Swedish wool embroidery featuring geometric and floral motifs in red, orange, and blue against a green background, inscribed with the year 1843.

114 x 53cm Swedish Pillow Embroidery Dated 1843

Archive II A rectangular 19th-century Swedish wool embroidery featuring geometric and floral motifs in red, orange, and blue against a green background, inscribed with the year 1843. View II
Archive III A rectangular 19th-century Swedish wool embroidery featuring geometric and floral motifs in red, orange, and blue against a green background, inscribed with the year 1843. View III
Archive IV A rectangular 19th-century Swedish wool embroidery featuring geometric and floral motifs in red, orange, and blue against a green background, inscribed with the year 1843. View IV
Archive V A rectangular 19th-century Swedish wool embroidery featuring geometric and floral motifs in red, orange, and blue against a green background, inscribed with the year 1843. View V
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

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A rectangular 19th-century Swedish wool embroidery featuring geometric and floral motifs in red, orange, and blue against a green background, inscribed with the year 1843.
114 x 53cm Swedish Pillow Embroidery Dated 1843
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A rectangular 19th-century Swedish wool embroidery featuring geometric and floral motifs in red, orange, and blue against a green background, inscribed with the year 1843.
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Swedish pillow embroidery, often associated with regional folk traditions, consists of decorative wool stitchwork created primarily for bridal cushions, carriage cushions, and bench covers. These textiles frequently feature geometric symbols, stylized flora, and embroidered initials or dates.

19th-century Swedish textiles were typically worked in dyed wool yarns onto a plain-weave wool or linen canvas base fabric. Vegetable dyes were commonly used to produce vibrant tones of green, red, yellow, and blue.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate hand-spinning irregularities in the wool thread, localized natural dye variations, and hand-stitched construction. The inclusion of woven or embroidered dates alongside regional initials is also characteristic of Swedish folk art traditions.

An antique textile can be mounted in a modern shadow-box frame to protect the fibres while displaying it as focal wall art. Alternatively, it can be displayed above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table to add texture and historical character to neutral modern decor.

Antique wool textiles should be kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and fibre degradation. Cleaning should only be performed by a professional textile conservator, as domestic washing can cause dyes to bleed and natural fibres to shrink.
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