Lady and cavalier surrounded by the four continents

British

1651

Not on view

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Title: Lady and cavalier surrounded by the four continents
Date: 1651
Culture: British
Medium: Satin with beadwork of opaque and translucent glass beads; silk thread
Dimensions: H. 16 1/4 x W. 21 1/2 inches (41.3 x 54.6 cm) framed
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Gift of Estate of James Hazen Hyde, 1959
Object Number: 59.208.68
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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