France

Valance

19th century
Silk, warp-float faced satin weave; painted appliquéd with linen, gauze weave; embroidered with silk chenilled and yarns in darning stitches, chain, and satin stitches; French knots
31.1 × 285 cm (12.2 × 112.2 in)

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

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