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1931

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Window Shade And Cornice (China)

This is a Window shade and cornice. It is dated 1850–1900 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is hand painted silk, wood cornice. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 142 x 14 x 26 cm (55 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Window Shade And Cornice (China); hand painted silk, wood cornice; L x W x D: 142 x 14 x 26 cm (55 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.); Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt; 1931-40-49-a,b

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