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Napoleon III  Floral Portière, one of four

Napoleon III Floral Portière, one of four

Unidentified Artist

French

Aubusson tapestry portière with multi-coloured flowers, and stylized leaves on white ground with a deep red border. In the middle, a cluster of objects dangles from a rope. It consists of a quiver, a hurdy-gurdy, flowers, a recorder, and a transverse flute.

Wool and silk

Textile Arts