Hanging, 18th century, Attributed to Tunisia, Silk; damask weave, joined, H. 85 1/2 in. (217.2 cm), Textiles-Woven, Furnishings for the home, subjected to rough use, were usually woven in wool or camel and goat hair, so this fine curtain in silk must have been made for a special occasion or an aristocratic home. Curtains were composed of a number of panels–usually at least six–joined together by silk ribbons or fine lace
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Hanging, 18th century, Attributed, Tunisia, Silk, damask weave, joined, H, 85 1/2, 217.2 cm, Textiles-Woven, Furnishings, home, subjected, rough, usually woven, wool, camel, goat hair, fine curtain, silk must, special occasion, aristocratic home, Curtains, composed, number, panels–usually, six–joined together, ribbons, lace
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