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Protection of Bayeux Tapestry

France · Government / Government of France. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

2Records
1794–1938Date range
2Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1794

Leonard Lambert-Leforestier23 February 1794

Bayeux · Government / Government of France

The district Arts Commission secured the embroidery as national property and ensured its preservation.

1938

Yves Guillou1938

Bayeux · Government / Government of France

Municipal authorities introduced protective measures for the embroidery and other collections before the Second World War.

Names involved

Leonard Lambert-LeforestierYves Guillou

Provenance

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