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Seat Cover (France)

This is a Seat cover. It is dated 19th century. Its medium is silk, wool and its technique is plain weave with discontinuous wefts (tapestry). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Georges A. Glaenzer. It is credited Gift of Georges A. Glaenzer.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 55.9 × 61 cm (22 × 24 in.) H x W (b): 17.5 × 164.5 cm (6 7/8 in. × 5 ft. 4 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Label attached to set: "Designed by Guilbert in the style of the French Directoire. Made by Leger at Neuilly on 'Haute-lisse' looms."

Cite this object as

Seat Cover (France); silk, wool; H x W (a): 55.9 × 61 cm (22 × 24 in.) H x W (b): 17.5 × 164.5 cm (6 7/8 in. × 5 ft. 4 3/4 in.); Gift of Georges A. Glaenzer; 1898-18-1-a,b

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