Unknown North African, Middle Eastern, and Near Eastern
Cover

CultureOttoman Turkish
Titles
  • Cover
Date18th century
Made inTurkey
MediumUndyed linen foundation; silk embroidery
Dimensions83 × 52 in. (210.8 × 132.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of the estate of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.79.28
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; Estate of Miss Ima Hogg, 1975; given to MFAH, 1979

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