Shells in the Archway
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Shells in the Archway

TitleShells in the Archway
Date1796–1810 18th century
MediumBlock printed on handmade paper
ClassificationWallcoverings
Originpossibly France possibly France
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Mineralogy & geology

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