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Aubusson Curtain Panel

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1885-1910

GUSN

GUSN-47726

Description

Rectangular; polychromatic Aubusson-type tapestry; central pair of trees; woodland landscape including pair of peacocks in left foreground. Brown border; lined with brown linen; fifteen brass hooks across top back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

curtains
tapestries
hand weaving
linen (material)
wool (textile)
Aubusson (French Renaissance-Baroque style)
Curtain
Curtain, Window
Curtain, Window

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Aubusson, France

Dimensions

105 x 87 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Edwin E. Jack

Accession Number

1969.331

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