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Pair of 18th Century French Beauvais Tapestries ( 2'9" x 7'6" - 83 x 228 )
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Pair of 18th Century French Beauvais Tapestries
2'9" x 7'6" - 83 x 228
- Dimensions:Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Length: 90 in (228.6 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:Silk,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1750-1759
- Date of Manufacture:1750
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
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