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Veil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black lace fabric with floral and leaf patterns on a beige background. The fabric is rectangular and has a scalloped edge all around. The left side has a large floral design with leaves and flowers. Smaller floral and leaf patterns are scattered across the rest of the fabric. A row of a medium-sized floral pattern runs along the bottom edge. The fabric is lying flat on a beige surface. The artist is associated with the title "Veil".

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
silk
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 256 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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