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Curtain

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rectangular piece of fabric with a floral design. The fabric is light-colored. The fabric has a folded edge at the top with small stitching. The fabric has a rough edge on the left side. The fabric has 13 floral designs, arranged in four rows and columns, with some designs similar but not identical. The designs are in black. The designs feature stems, leaves, and flowers. Some of the designs have a central flower or cluster of flowers. The designs are scattered across the fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1765
Medium
Linen embroidered with crewel wool
Culture
American
Dimensions
267 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
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