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Date19th century
MediumSilk, linen
DimensionsOverall: 17.1 x 32.4 cm (6 3/4 x 12 3/4 in.)
Frame: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)
Credit LineGift of the Carnegie Corporation
Object numberS2024.5.16
Not on view
DescriptionLight blue fabric with red stripes. ex ni black collection 19th century - for native hangings #16
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Additional Details
Provenance
The Eliza M. and Sarah L. Niblack Collection, #16
Markings
Verso, lower left (black ink stamp): "EX NIBLACK COLLECTION"
Inscribed
Verso, top left corner (adhesive label): "16. SILK AND LINEN WEAVE. / Used for native hangings, / MOROCCAN, XIX Century. / Certain peculiarities of the weave appear in fabrics / found in Egyptian tombs of the Arab period (X-XII / Century, A.D.)."
Unknown artist, Japanese
Date: 18th century
Medium: Silk, paper
Object number: S2024.5.19
Date: late 19th century
Medium: Cotton with silk embroidery
Object number: S2024.5.17