Luxuriance: Silks from Islamic Lands, 1250–1900
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- Special Exhibition
Saturday, June 22, 2013–Sunday, April 27, 2014
Location: 232 Andean
Jon A. Lindseth and Virginia M. Lindseth, PhD, Galleries of the Ancient Americas
Jon A. Lindseth and Virginia M. Lindseth, PhD, Galleries of the Ancient Americas
Silk Hanging with Embroidered Tree of Life (detail), 1850–1900. Turkey, Ottoman period. Silk; plain weave, embroidery; 228.6 x 172.7 cm. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1358
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About The Exhibition
Inaugural Textile Gallery exhibition of sumptuous silks, symbols of imperial status, highlighting the museum’s exemplary collection.