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Canopy of the Lit à la Polonaise, c. 1775, satin; iron (metal); copper (metal); walnut (hardwood); beech (wood); paint (coat…
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Bed

Canopy of the Lit à la Polonaise

Maker unknown · c. 1775

Medium
satin; iron (metal); copper (metal); walnut (hardwood); beech (wood); paint (coating); wood (plant material); silk
Dimensions
height 65 cm x width 125 cm x depth 93 cm
Accession
BK-1956-45-5
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