Quillwork Sconce
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Quillwork Sconce

TitleQuillwork Sconce
Date1720–49 18th century
MediumPaper, glass, shells, wire, brass
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. J. Woodhull Overton, in memory of her mother, Mrs. J. Insley Blair, 1953
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustrationMineralogy & geology

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