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Pair of hand screens, first quarter 18th century, Silk and wool on canvas
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Pair of hand screens

Maker unknown · first quarter 18th century

Medium
Silk and wool on canvas
Dimensions
Each: H. 11 1/2 x W. 9 3/4 inches (29.2 x 24.8 cm)
Accession
64.101.1342, .1343
Credit line
Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
Culture
British
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