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Handscreen

This is a Handscreen. It was subject: Louis XV. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1927. Its medium is engraved, hand-colored and painted paper leaf, turned wood handle. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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Printed on obverse, at bottom: A Paris chez Petit rue du petit pont à l'image N Dame

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Handscreen; Subject: Louis XV (King of France, 1715 - 1774); engraved, hand-colored and painted paper leaf, turned wood handle; 1927-17-18

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