Furnishing Valence
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Furnishing Valence

TitleFurnishing Valence
ArtistNorth American or Northern European
Date1850-1875 19th century
MediumCotton, plain weave; embroidered with wool in tent stitches; beaded with glass and metal beads with cotton; edged with silk, plain weave
Classificationbeadwork
OriginNorth America North America
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mrs. William Tuggle in memory of Dr. Lawrence S. Thurman
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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