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A work made of silk, satin weave; embroidered in silk and gold and silver thread.
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  • A work made of silk, satin weave; embroidered in silk and gold and silver thread.

Date:

c. 1740

Artist:

France

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

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Place

France (Object made in)

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Made 1735–1745

Medium

Silk, satin weave; embroidered in silk and gold and silver thread

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John V. Farwell III

Reference Number

1971.742

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