Herter Brothers (American, 1865–1905). <em>Pair of Portieres</em>, ca. 1880. Silk pile velvet, metal hooks, embroidery, fringe, beads, cowrie shells, wire, metal coins, silk, wool, and metal threads, a: 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. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.41.980.84a-b_detail09.jpg)

Pair of Portieres

Artist:Herter Brothers

Medium: Silk pile velvet, metal hooks, embroidery, fringe, beads, cowrie shells, wire, metal coins, silk, wool, and metal threads

Dates:ca. 1880

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)

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Accession Number: 41.980.84a-b

Image: CUR.41.980.84a-b_detail09.jpg,

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