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Rectangular piece: Psyché et l'Amour
French (Jouy)
About 1810
Object Place: Juoy, France
Medium/Technique
Cotton Print
Dimensions
70.1 x 68.8 cm (27 5/8 x 27 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward C. Streeter
Accession Number59.1038
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCopperplate print in mauve on natural cotton. Medallions and scenes showing figures in classical style. Main scene shows Psyche holding lamp over the sleeping Eros. Ground divided into three strips, outer two showing scale pattern, inner showing lozenge trellis. Worn; a number of small holes and patches.