Pair of Hangings
ca. 1785-90 (made)
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One pair of hangings, silk painted with various large flowers, surrounded by a border of cream-coloured silk painted with scrolls and roses, edged with gimp.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Painted silk |
| Brief description | One pair of hangings, painted silk, China, about 1785-90 |
| Physical description | One pair of hangings, silk painted with various large flowers, surrounded by a border of cream-coloured silk painted with scrolls and roses, edged with gimp. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Mr. Green (208 Marylebone Road), accessioned in 1876. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. Said to have formerly hung in the Trianon at Versailles. Bought £25 for the pair.;; |
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| Accession number | 288&A-1876 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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