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Spanish or Portuguese
18th century
Object Place: Spain or Portugal
Medium/Technique
Silk brocade and linen backing
Dimensions
184 x 125 cm (72 7/16 x 49 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.856
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionSeveral pieces joined. Two symmetrical pairs of naturalistic flowers and a small central blossom repeating in close-set rows. Polychrome silk yarns on a yellow silk gorund. Stained and worn in areas.
Provenance1943, gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick (b. 1873 - d. 1957), Chicago, to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 14, 1943)