Overdrapery

American

1865–80

Not on view

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Title: Overdrapery
Date: 1865–80
Culture: American
Medium: Silk and wool, woven. Metal rings, cotton lining.
Dimensions: 59 1/2 × 66 1/2 in. (151.1 × 168.9 cm)
37 in. central tassel drop
Credit Line: Gift of Miss Margaret Fisher, 1964
Object Number: Inst.64.4.3
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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