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Greece, Cyclades Islands

Valance (For a Bed)

18th century
Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in double running cross, and long-armed cross stitches; edged with cotton, plain weave with extended weft-cut fringe
44.8 × 59.4 cm (17.6 × 23.4 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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