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1971

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Curtains (France)

This is a Curtains. It is dated 1850–99 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is cotton, silk and its technique is appliqué on net. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Virginia Field. It is credited Gift of Virginia Field.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 264 x 147 cm (8 ft. 7 15/16 in. x 57 7/8 in.) H x W (b): 270 x 148 cm (8 ft. 10 5/16 in. x 58 1/4 in.)

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Curtains (France); cotton, silk; H x W (a): 264 x 147 cm (8 ft. 7 15/16 in. x 57 7/8 in.) H x W (b): 270 x 148 cm (8 ft. 10 5/16 in. x 58 1/4 in.); Gift of Virginia Field; 1971-29-1-a,b

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