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Written by: Kenji NakamuraContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 204266
LondonBook Cover for the Old Testament
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | London |
|---|---|
| Date | 1701/25 |
| Culture / Origin | London |
| Medium | Silk, satin weave; embroidered in satin, single satin, split and stem stitches; laid work and couching |
| Dimensions | 11 × 5.9 × 3.2 cm (4 5/16 × 2 5/16 × 1 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Book |
About the Artist
St. James's Factory (English, c. 1749-60) — London Full biography →
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Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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