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Valance

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a piece of fabric labeled "Valance". The fabric is long and rectangular with wavy bottom edge. The fabric features a repeating pattern of floral designs and birds. The fabric has a light-colored background with dark-colored designs. The designs are scattered across the fabric, with no discernible order or symmetry. The wavy edge at the bottom of the fabric is scalloped. The background of the photograph is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1765
Medium
Linen embroidered with crewel wool
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 279 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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