Lot Essay
The present curtains are said to have been used for decorating the Turkish pavilion at the Great Exhibition of 1851.
Details
A set of four curtains of red face cloth, appliqued with stars and crescents and boats--100 x 68in. (250 x 170cm.) each, Turkish, for export, mid 19th century (4)
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