Border of a Valance
18th century
Embroidered silk floss on cream-white, silk damask with heavy scroll work of solid gold; embroidered in diaper stitch
34.6 × 205.2 cm (13.6 × 80.8 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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