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Cabinet with scenes from the Life of Joseph, third quarter 17th century, Linen worked with silk thread; laid work, split, kn…
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Cabinet with scenes from the Life of Joseph

Maker unknown · third quarter 17th century

Medium
Linen worked with silk thread; laid work, split, knot, satin and sheaf stitches; metal thread trim; wood frame; silk lining; turned wood feet
Dimensions
Overall: 13 3/4 × 11 1/2 × 8 in. (34.9 × 29.2 × 20.3 cm)
Accession
39.13.3a–k
Credit line
Purchase, Anonymous Gift, 1939
Culture
British
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