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Piano Throw

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1860-1875

GUSN

GUSN-8733

Description

Square panel; central floral centered motif with scrolling edges. Beige ground with naturalistic floral frame with border and scrolling corners; blue ribbons in corners.

Details

Descriptive Terms

throws (coverings)
pile (textile component)
tapestry (process)
velvet (fabric weave)
wool (textile)
floral patterns
Rococo Revival
Wool
Tapestry Weave
Knotted Pile
Floral
Rococo Revival
Velvet
THROW

Inscription

Tape label: Francis R. Morse

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

69.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Frances R. Morse

Accession Number

1929.358

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