File:Valance (Greece), 18th–19th century (CH 18402689).jpg

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English: Valance (Greece), 18th–19th century   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
English: Valance (Greece), 18th–19th century
Description
English: Wide valance of linen in two parts, joined horizontally by a narrow band of ribbon. Lower half is embroidered with horizontal rows of stylized leaves, almost square in form, alternately red and green, with borders of smaller leaves. The upper section has one border of the same leaf design.
Date 18th–19th century
Medium silk embroidery on linen foundation
Dimensions H x W: 96 x 135 cm (37 13/16 x 53 1/8 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
Current location
Textiles
Accession number
1955-133-15
Credit line Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker
Notes
  • Type: Valance
  • Country: Greece
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