Boutis De Provence for a Marriage, Early 19th century: An intricately quilted white linen bedcover featuring the technique of inserting stuffing between stitched layers through small openings made by separating the threads of the backing fabric, seen also on traditional Provençal costume and on much smaller coverlets for babies, the design features hearts and flowers, the main body of the quilt is hand stitched in a regular waffle design, the borders, approximately 17 inches or 43cm deep, feature diamonds with lines of stitching around, and at regular intervals a more elaborate motif with a heart at the centre, some meandering floral tendrils are worked to the outer edge. 83 inches or 210cm by 90 inches or 229cm