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1978.15.5 - embroidered bed valance

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Object Typevalance, bed Place MadeAsia: China, Sichuan, Chengdu Date Made1930-1937

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Object Typevalance, bed Place MadeAsia: China, Sichuan, Chengdu Date Made1930-1937

Accession Number 1978.15.5 Title embroidered bed valance Category Bedding Object Type valance, bed 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; embroidered Measurements overall: 187 x 35.4 cm Description White hand-woven cotton valence with cross-stitch embroidery in indigo-dyed embroidery thread, featuring butterflies. Credit Line Donated by H.B. and Mary Collier

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"1978.15.5 - embroidered bed valance, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-1466. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.