Barbe
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Barbe

TitleBarbe
Date1700–1750 18th century
MediumNeedle lace, point d'Argentan
ClassificationTextiles-Laces
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Margaret Taylor Johnstone, in memory of Mrs. James Boorman Johnstone, 1932
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

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“Barbe” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1700–1750. It is executed in needle lace, point d'argentan and classified as textiles-laces. In this archive it sits within the botanical illustration tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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