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Textile, The Grenadier and the Nun

This is a Textile. It is dated 1849 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed by engraved roller 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: 184 x 75 cm (6 ft. 7/16 in. x 29 1/2 in.) Repeat H: 38 cm (14 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, The Grenadier and the Nun; France; cotton; Warp x Weft: 184 x 75 cm (6 ft. 7/16 in. x 29 1/2 in.) Repeat H: 38 cm (14 15/16 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-169

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