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Carpet

Manufactory Beauvais
ca. 1787–90
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 546

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Carpet
  • Manufactory: Beauvais
  • Date: ca. 1787–90
  • Culture: French, Beauvais
  • Medium: Wool
  • Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 102-3/4 x 66-1/2 in. (261 x 168.9 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Rugs
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1976
  • Object Number: 1976.155.102
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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