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Description:
Collection of early 18th century English knotwork with two valances, 4 pelmets, 9 bands and borders, several fragments, motifs, appliques, etc. These are decorated in polychrome knotwork on yellow moire silk with a variety of European and Chinoiserie figures, animals, birds, flowers, trees, buildings, etc.

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https://museums.fivecolleges.edu/detail.php?t=objects&type=ext&id_number=HD+F.753

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