“Valance” (ca. 1670–1700) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Valance

Valance

TitleValance
Dateca. 1670–1700 17th century
MediumCotton and linen twill embroidered with crewel wool
OriginBritish British
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1908
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

Subjects: Botanical illustrationOrnithological plates

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