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The Sheldon Tapestry (© Victoria and Albert Museum)
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© Victoria and Albert Museum

The Sheldon Tapestry

Artist: William Sheldon (-1570)

Location: Victoria and Albert Museum

Date: 1561

Materials: wool; silk; gold thread

Dimensions: 25 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £650 (Total: £1,400)

Vendor: Sotheby's

Review number: 915 (1934)

Provenance:
Trustees Col Howard, Stone House.

Description:
Valances for a four post bed made in three sections; dims:203, 203, 143 cms. Hunting scenes and a border of flowers, Woven in wool, silk and gold thread.

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