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Valance

1700s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Natural linen valance with silk embroidery in pinks, blues, greens and white. Recurring design of flowers in urns. Edged with linen fringe


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
linen embroidered with coloured silks
Brief description
Valance, natural linen embroidered in coloured silks, Castelo Branco work, 18th century
Physical description
Natural linen valance with silk embroidery in pinks, blues, greens and white. Recurring design of flowers in urns. Edged with linen fringe
Dimensions
  • Width: 170cm
  • Length: 55cm
Production typeUnique
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.59-1912

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Record createdSeptember 26, 2007
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