Flora . unknown c. 1770-1790 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'6" x W 7'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. received from Mr. Roscoe Oaks, n.d (1949 or 1950); "closed" 10/11/1961. Inscriptions: City mark in lower guard, right: M.R.D [Manufacture Royale d'Aubusson] Inscriptions: Woven monogram in lower guard, right: DbL (?) [indistinct initials] Medallion with Flora (?) with cherubim making floral wreaths in landscape, with laurel wreath frame (ALENTOUR) trellis ground with rosettes in lozenges, decorated with arabesque frame

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