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1943

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Valance (Italy)

This is a Valance. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is linen and its technique is supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 55 × 279 cm (21 5/8 in. × 9 ft. 1 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Valance (Italy); linen; H x W: 55 × 279 cm (21 5/8 in. × 9 ft. 1 13/16 in.); 1943-52-1

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