. . . "Gallery 7a\n Tapestry\nPastoral, 'The Maypole'\nFrench; late 18th century\nWoven in Aubusson or Beauvais\nDesigned by J.B. Huet\n\nThe figures are taken from a series known, from their surrounds, as the Pastorals with blue draperis designed by Jean-Baptiste Huet for the Beauvais manufactory in 1780. Variations in design such as the floral surround and little waterfalls, suggest that this adaptation may have been woven in Aubusson.\n\nGiven by the Dowager Viscountess Harcourt, G.B.E. []"@en .