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Valance

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, narrow, rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric has a wavy bottom edge and a straight top edge. The pattern features various designs, including a tree with a wide base and branches, flowers, leaves, and abstract shapes. The designs are scattered along the length of the fabric, with no discernible order or repetition. The background of the image is light gray, with a slightly darker gray border around the edges. The artwork is titled "Valance" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1765
Medium:
Linen embroidered with crewel wool
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
598 × 270 px
Museum record:
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