1852-1870 2nd Empire
Multi-coloured flowers, stylized leaves etc on white ground, deep red border; nice quality. In the middle, a cluster of objects dangles from a rope. It consists of a lyre, a cornetto, a transverse flute, and flowers.
287 x 105.4 cm (113 x 41 1/2 in.)
wool; twill tapestry weave, double-interlocked
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