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Valance Fragment, La Toilette d'Amour

This is a Valance fragment. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is cotton. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Fonnie E. Davis. It is credited Gift of Fonnie E. Davis.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 46 × 58 cm (18 1/8 × 22 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Valance Fragment, La Toilette d'Amour; cotton; H x W: 46 × 58 cm (18 1/8 × 22 13/16 in.); Gift of Fonnie E. Davis; 1952-73-2

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