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Tent hanging
Algerian
possibly mid-19th century
Object Place: Algeria
Medium/Technique
Brocaded wool tapestry weave
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thorton K. Lothrop
Accession NumberRES.13.58
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAfrica and Oceania, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWoven wool tent hanging with red ground, primarily green patterning, with bands and spot motifs of brocading in white, black, ocher and blue.
ProvenanceAbout 1893, purchased in Algeria by Mr. and Mrs. Thornton K. Lothrop; 1913, gift of the Lothrops to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 6, 1913)