Tapestry
Tapestry is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Library of Congress. It sits within the wider heading of Decorative arts; Interior decoration; Needlework; Textile fabrics. Beneath it stand narrower headings including Coptic tapestry; Islamic tapestry. The heading is held on record by Library of Congress. 2 cited statements stand behind this entry, drawn from 1 verified source. The name also appears as Fiber sculpture, Tapestries.
Also recorded as Tapestries; Fiber sculpture.
Overview
What the sources state
• Placed within: Decorative arts; Interior decoration; Needlework; Textile fabrics (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Tapestry (sh85132407))
• Includes: Coptic tapestry; Islamic tapestry (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Tapestry (sh85132407))
Sources
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Library record · Institutional or primary · Library of Congress
Library of Congress Subject Headings: Tapestry (sh85132407)
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