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Design for the Embroidery of the Lower Front Part of an Overskirt of the "Fabrique de St. Ruf"

Fabrique de Saint Ruf

Ovoids with plants and frills at the hem. Fantastic and natural flowers decorate the inner panels which are formed by frills.

Credit: Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt

c. 1785
Graphite, brush and gouache on paper
1920-36-184
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020

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