Pair of Portières

Herter Brothers

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Caption

Herter Brothers (American, 1865–1905). Pair of Portières, ca. 1880. Silk, wool, glass, cowrie shells, metal, a: 53 1/2 x 101 3/4 in. (135.9 x 258.4 cm) b: 53 1/2 x 101 3/4 in. (135.9 x 258.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. William E. S. Griswold in memory of her father, John Sloane, 41.980.84a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Pair of Portières

Date

ca. 1880

Medium

Silk, wool, glass, cowrie shells, metal

Classification

Textile

Dimensions

a: 53 1/2 x 101 3/4 in. (135.9 x 258.4 cm) b: 53 1/2 x 101 3/4 in. (135.9 x 258.4 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William E. S. Griswold in memory of her father, John Sloane

Accession Number

41.980.84a-b

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