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Accession Number 1978.15.2 Title embroidered valance Category Bedding Object Type valance, bed Creator unknown Date Made 1930-1937 Place Made Asia: China, Sichuan, Chengdu Culture East Asian Cultural Region East Asian Gender and Age not applicable Materials and Techniques cotton; woven, plain; embroidered Measurements overall: 185 x 35.5 cm Description Light blue hand-woven cotton valance embroidered in cross-stitching with blue indigo dyed thread, featuring birds and flowers. Credit Line Donated by H.B. and Mary Collier