Belgian Tapestry
This beautiful tapestry was recently added to Special Collections at the Suber Archives. It was woven in Brussels or possible Antwerp, Belgium between 1699 and 1709 possibly at the workshops of Albert Auwercx. The designer of the figures in the tapestry was potentially identified as Louis van Schoor and Peter Spirincx, who designed the landscapes although this is not certain since there was no mark on the border which is no longer available. It was woven from wool and silk on a tapestry loom. We don't know if it was woven on a high warp or low warp loom.
Dan Manget paid $75,000 in 1940 after purchasing it in New York. He later donated it to the LaGrange College in 1965 where was hung in the Edmondson Parlor. In 1971 a student set fire to the parlor in Smith. Fortunately, students who were in the infirmary and Pitts dormitory sounded the alarm helped put the fire out and rescue items. Unfortunately, the tapestry sustained smoke and fire damage. President Dr. Henry contacted museums to get advice about cleaning, etc.,but was unable to find a solution so he contacted Miliken Company. The tapestry was attached to a large piece of burlap with latex and was later cut into pieces and placed on frames. The tapestry parts are currently at the Suber Archives where they will be rehung. 
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