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Embroidered Silk Folk Art Depicting Black Child, Red Riding Hood 18th Century

$750
£569.08
€650.70
CA$1,047.55
A$1,164.73
CHF 608.16
MX$14,177.59
NOK 7,759.82
SEK 7,270.58
DKK 4,856.26
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18th century silk embroidered art work. Depicting children and fairy tales. It is very rare for works from this time period to depict a black child. It is even more rare to depict a black and white child playing together. Unframed.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Some splits to the fabric. It is mounted on new backing. The condition is stabilized.
  • Seller Location:
    Rochester, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 932041stDibs: LU1585240123262

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