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Valance

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two long, narrow, tan-colored pieces of fabric with wavy edges. The fabric features a floral pattern with red, yellow, and green flowers, leaves, and vines. The two pieces are placed one on top of the other, aligned horizontally. The background is a solid light blue color. The title is "Valance" and the artist is not visually represented.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1760–70
Medium
Linen embroidered with crewel wool
Culture
American
Dimensions
598 × 258 px
Public Domain
Yes
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