Valance
ca. 1789-1790 (made)
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Valance of plate printed white cotton with a ground pattern in red with details in pink and beige. With three framed scenes with figures in neo-classical draped costumes each depicting the Cap of Liberty. Two are the same, having a seated female figure and an angel holding aloft the Cap, but the third scene has a standing female figure and a kneeling female. Between them is an open book. Between the scenes are vases of flowers and a draped hanging on a pole of swags of flowers and birds and cherubs below. Above are draped floral and other shapes. Edged with woven silk braid. Backed with neutral coloured cotton. Label with 'J.H.'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Plate printed cotton edged with woven silk braid and backed with cotton |
| Brief description | Valance of plate printed cotton edged with woven silk braid, made in France, ca. 1789-1790 |
| Physical description | Valance of plate printed white cotton with a ground pattern in red with details in pink and beige. With three framed scenes with figures in neo-classical draped costumes each depicting the Cap of Liberty. Two are the same, having a seated female figure and an angel holding aloft the Cap, but the third scene has a standing female figure and a kneeling female. Between them is an open book. Between the scenes are vases of flowers and a draped hanging on a pole of swags of flowers and birds and cherubs below. Above are draped floral and other shapes. Edged with woven silk braid. Backed with neutral coloured cotton. Label with 'J.H.'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'J.H.' (On label) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Cora Ginsburg |
| Object history | Registered File number 1987/1043. |
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| Accession number | T.155-1987 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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