"Italy" . . "Bed valance, silk velvet with padded applique of silver tissue embroidered in coloured silks and couched metal thread, Italy, 16th century"@en . "37-1903" . . . "Bed valance of silk velvet with padded applique of silver tissue embroidered in coloured silks and couched metal thread. Repeating pattern of gadrooned vases of fruit, alternating with floral devices amidst slender interlacing leafy stems which terminate in monsters' heads. Along three sides is a narrow border filled with a wavy floral stem. There is a brown linen lining."@en . . "Bed Valance\n16th century\n\nRichly embroidered bed hangings were often the most expensive part of the furnishing of a camera. In Venice beds were commonly fitted inside alcoves, with curtains to conceal the wooden structure and hide the bed during the day. This striking bed valance would have hung high on the bed frame under the canopy. [53 words]\n\nItaly\nSilk velvet with padded appliqu\u00E9 of silver tissue embroidered in coloured silks and couched metal thread \n\nV&A: 37-1903 [5 Oct 2006 - 7 Jan 2007]"@en . . . . "Bed valance of silk velvet with padded applique of silver tissue embroidered in coloured silks and couched metal thread. Repeating pattern of gadrooned vases of fruit, alternating with floral devices amidst slender interlacing leafy stems which terminate in monsters' heads. Along three sides is a narrow border filled with a wavy floral stem. There is a brown linen lining."@en . . "Italy" . . "Bed valance, silk velvet with padded applique of silver tissue embroidered in coloured silks and couched metal thread, Italy, 16th century"@en . "Bed Valance\n16th century\n\nRichly embroidered bed hangings were often the most expensive part of the furnishing of a camera. In Venice beds were commonly fitted inside alcoves, with curtains to conceal the wooden structure and hide the bed during the day. This striking bed valance would have hung high on the bed frame under the canopy. [53 words]\n\nItaly\nSilk velvet with padded appliqu\u00E9 of silver tissue embroidered in coloured silks and couched metal thread \n\nV&A: 37-1903 [5 Oct 2006 - 7 Jan 2007]"@en . "0.47179999947547912598"^^ . . .