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Taffeta, Brocaded · France, mid 18th century, Period of Louis XV (1723-1774) · Articious

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France, mid 18th century, Period of Louis XV (1723-1774), Taffeta, Brocaded

Taffeta, Brocaded

France, mid 18th century, Period of Louis XV (1723-1774) · c. 1750 · Cleveland Museum of Art

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Maker: France, mid 18th century, Period of Louis XV (1723-1774)
Date: c. 1750
Medium: taffeta, brocaded; silk
Dimensions: Overall: 40.2 x 50.8 cm (15 13/16 x 20 in.)
Place of origin: France
Held by: Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · Not on view
Credit line: Dudley P. Allen Fund

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In Pursuit of Fashion: Decorative Textiles in 18th Century FranceAug 1, 1989 – Mar 3, 1991
Highlights of the Rococo: Norweb Ceramics and Related ArtsNov 8, 1983 – Jun 3, 1984
Exhibition of the Month: "Rococo Style in Various ArtsJun 7, 1945 – Sep 30, 1945
Chinoiserie in Textiles and Engravings, 18th-19th CenturiesFeb 28, 1940 – Apr 7, 1940
Autumn Flower ShowNov 1, 1935 – Dec 1, 1935