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Valance, La Danse Savoyarde

This is a Valance. It is dated ca. 1790 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed by engraved copper plate on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Elinor Merrell. It is credited Bequest of Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 67.5 × 190.5 cm (26 9/16 in. × 6 ft. 3 in.)

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Valance, La Danse Savoyarde; France; cotton; H x W: 67.5 × 190.5 cm (26 9/16 in. × 6 ft. 3 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-123

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