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Design for a tapestry of medieval ladies and lords

late 19th–early 20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Design for a tapestry of medieval ladies and lords
  • Artist: Louis C. Tiffany (American, New York 1848–1933 New York)
  • Maker: Possibly Tiffany Glass Company (1885–92)
  • Maker: Possibly Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892–1902)
  • Maker: Possibly Tiffany Studios (1902–32)
  • Date: late 19th–early 20th century
  • Geography: Made in New York, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Watercolor and graphite on off-white artist board
  • Dimensions: 17 x 15 3/8 in. (43.2 x 39 cm)
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.679.1818
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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