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Furnishing textile fragment showing repeating pattern of an armored figure, possibly Cybele, seated in a chariot drawn by lions, the reins held by cupid. Britannia, leaning on her shield is drawn in a seashell pulled by horses. This is the traditional configuration found on British coins. She holds a trident, symbolizing Britain’s domination of the seas. In front, flies a heralding angel and in th
- By Joseph Lockett
- Credit: Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment
- Rights: CC0
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Medium cotton Technique: printed with engraved roller on plain weave
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printed, dyed & painted textiles
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