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Fragment of wall covering

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fragment of wall covering
  • Date: ca. 1788–90
  • Culture: Possibly Chinese, for the European market
  • Medium: Silk taffeta, painted
  • Dimensions: H. 22 x W. 28 3/4 inches
    55.9 x 73.0 cm
  • Classification: Textiles-Painted
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1919
  • Object Number: 19.72
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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