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Textile, Lady of the Lake

This is a Textile. It was engraved by Malfeson. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is roller printed 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

Warp x Weft: 47.5 x 82.5 cm (18 11/16 x 32 1/2 in.)

It is signed

'Malfeson fecit' integrated into a scenes at the left.

It is inscribed

'EDOUARD ROI DECOSSE' (Edward King of Scotland) and 'LA DAME DU LAC' (The Lady of the Lake)

Cite this object as

Textile, Lady of the Lake; Engraved by Malfeson (French); France; cotton; Warp x Weft: 47.5 x 82.5 cm (18 11/16 x 32 1/2 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-154

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