Quillwork with the coat of arms of William III, King of England

CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Quillwork with the coat of arms of William III, King of England
Datec. 1694–1702
Made inEngland
MediumPaper, gold leaf, unknown adhesive, unknown paint, silk velvet, silk satin, on a wood board
DimensionsFrame (outer): 14 1/2 × 12 3/4 × 2 1/2 in. (36.8 × 32.4 × 6.4 cm)
Canvas or panel: 12 3/4 × 11 × 2 in. (32.4 × 27.9 × 5.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.61.110
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceAcquired by Miss Ima Hogg on December 18, 1961, from Otto M. Wasserman, NYC.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Inscribed center: HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE [circular]
Recto: Inscribed lower center: DIEU ET MON DROIT
[no marks]

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