Summer Quince Wall Tapestry 70-79 Inches Tall In the 18th century

In the 18th century

woven for Marie de Medicis in Paris in the early XVII century and now part of the Mobilier National

This old world map tapestry is bordered by mythological scenes and would be a great addition to most any décor

The vase of yellow and orange flowers bursts on a red background and is enclosed with an ornate border

who lived from 1632-1675

Summer Quince Wall Tapestry 70-79 Inches Tall In the 18th centuryThis exquisite nature inspired tapestry is a replica of a tapestry woven by the famous artist William Morris (1834 1896) who was the forerunner of the British arts and crafts movement. The scene depicts a quince tree during the fruit bearing season. Atop of the tapestry is a poem that reads: All wrought by the Worm In the peasant carle's cott. On the Mulberry leafage When summer was hot! This poem is about using silk for the tapestry that was made by