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Brocade fragment
18th century
Medium/Technique
Brocade
Dimensions
Overall: 47.6 x 16.5 cm (18 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. George Washington Wales
Accession Number85.370
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionGround bright red satin; the design of flowers and leaves is woven with bright blue, bright pink, yellow, green, and white silk. This piece is not characteristic of any country, but might have been woven in Italy, France or England. Pieced.
ProvenancePurchased by the donor of J. Pallotti