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1965

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Valance (England)

This is a Valance. It is dated 1750–75 and we acquired it in 1965. Its medium is cotton, linen and its technique is resist printed, indigo dyed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Rudolph Fleugge. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Rudolph Fleugge.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 42 x 192 cm (16 9/16 in. x 6 ft. 3 9/16 in.)

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Valance (England); cotton, linen; H x W: 42 x 192 cm (16 9/16 in. x 6 ft. 3 9/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Rudolph Fleugge; 1965-49-1

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