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TitlePiece
Dateca. 1775 18th century
MediumLinen embroidered with wool
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair, 1947
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

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