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Bed valance fragment

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-46326

Description

Rectangular, straight, brown; shaped end and scallop at other end that is cut away. Single, embroidered floral vine with flowers and berries; large leafy scroll in center of vine.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bed valances
fragments
crewelwork (technique)
embroidering
linen (material)
tabby (textile)
wool (textile)
floral patterns
Linen
Wool
Embroidered
Crewelworked
Floral
Novelty Weave
CURTAIN, BED

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12.5 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1960.79

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