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Valance (France)

This is a Valance. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is compound weave with supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. L. V. Solon.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 45 x 175.5 cm (17 11/16 in. x 5 ft. 9 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Valance (France); silk, metallic thread; H x W: 45 x 175.5 cm (17 11/16 in. x 5 ft. 9 1/8 in.); 1949-114-19

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