fourth quarter 18th century
France
Object qualities
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Objectclothes: Maniple and stole
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumSilk, metal
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Size(a): 86 in. (218.4 cm) (b): 35 in. (88.9 cm)
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Geography details
France -
Country today
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Datefourth quarter 18th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Eighteenth-century French embroidery was known for its delicacy and beauty. The naturalistic flowers on this stole and maniple form a lyrically graceful design that reflects the high level of workmanship for which that era is known.
