Liberty & Co.
Cape

RetailerEnglish, established 1875
CultureBritish
Titles
  • Cape
Datec. 1918
PlaceLondon, England
MediumSilk charmeuse, wool embroidery thread, and metallic thread
Dimensions134 × 45 3/4in. (340.4 × 116.2cm)
Credit LineGift of Karen D. Walker
Object number96.1778
Non exposé

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ProvenanceKaren D. Walker; given to MFAH, 1996.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited, November 12, 2000 - February 11, 2001, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Andrews Gallery, ¦British Designers: From Monarchy to Anarchy¦
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Label: "Liberty & Co/ London & Paris."

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