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Cover

Cover

Public Domain

Artist
CultureUnknown
Titles
  • Cover
Date19th century (probably)
MediumSilk, metallic thread, and silk
Dimensions14 × 20in. (35.6 × 50.8cm)
Credit LineGift of Miss Annette Finnigan
Object number35.7
Non exposé

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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Special Collections
Object Type
ProvenanceMiss Annette Finnigan, Houston; given to MFAH, 1935.
Exhibition History"Ecclesiastical Art," General Convention/Episcopal Church, October 9–21, 1970.

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