Wheeler, Candace Thurber. Portiere, ca. 1883. Front: Silk velvet, and silk appliquéd and embroidered with silk and wool Back: Silk damask, 115 x 45 in. (292.1 x 114.3 cm). Purchase, Barrie A. and Deedee Wigmore Foundation Gift, 2003, (Photo: The Met)

Portiere

ca. 1883

Candace Wheeler

American, Delhi, New York 1827–1923 New York

The American Wing

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Wheeler, Candace Thurber
Formatted Medium: Front: Silk velvet, and silk appliquéd and embroidered with silk and wool Back: Silk damask
Medium: front, silk, velvet, appliquéd, embroidered, wool, back, damask
Locations: Made in: New York, United States
Dimensions: 115 x 45 in. (292.1 x 114.3 cm)
Departments: The American Wing
Credit Line: Purchase, Barrie A. and Deedee Wigmore Foundation Gift, 2003