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Spanish (W. Mediterranean)
17th–18th century
Object Place: W. Mediterranean, Spain
Medium/Technique
Silk embroidery on silk buratto ground, silk plain weave, and silk woven looped fringe
Dimensions
215 x 144 cm (84 5/8 x 56 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.840
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
Descriptionunpatterned blue silk field. Border bears repeating stylized floral motifs in polychrome floss silk yarns on a silk buratto ground. Outer guard band of blue silk. Condition fair, worn yarns, stains, some small holes and patches.