Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Valance fragment
Object name
Valance fragment
Date
1700-1800
Medium
Linen, crewel wool
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 49 x 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 124.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Fragment of homespun linen valance with crewel embroidered floral vine motif and green, greenish-yellow, and lavender tassels.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1944.308
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
