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Candace Wheeler: The Art and Enterprise of American Design, 1875–1900 Back to main page for this exhibition Back to images from this exhibition "Consider the Lillies of the Field" portieres, 1879 Candace Wheeler (American, 1827–1923) Cotton embroidered with wool thread and painted, wool borders; 74 1/4 x 44 1/2 in. (188.6 x 113 cm), 73 x 45 1/2 in. (185.4 x 115.6 cm) The Mark Twain House, Hartford, Connecticut, Gift of Mrs. Francis B. Thurber III, 1972

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