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Valance, Les Vendages

This is a Valance. It was made by Oberkampf & Cie.. It is dated 1770–84 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed by engraved plate on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Elinor Merrell. It is credited Bequest of Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 91.4 × 196.8 cm (36 in. × 6 ft. 5 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

Text which begins " Del..." on a sign board on a tree. The rest of the text is not readable.

Cite this object as

Valance, Les Vendages; Made by Oberkampf & Cie. (France); France; cotton; H x W: 91.4 × 196.8 cm (36 in. × 6 ft. 5 1/2 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-81

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