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Bed valance fragment

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1750-1780

GUSN

GUSN-47502

Description

Scalloped valance with polychromatric crewelwork floral vines. Edges bound in light blue tape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bed valances
fragments
cotton (textile)
crewelwork (technique)
linen (material)
alteration (process and technique)
wool (textile)
floral patterns
Linen
Cotton
Wool
Remade
Crewelworked
Floral
CURTAIN, BED

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

4.25 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1968.16

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