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Curtain
Algerian
probably 19th century
Object Place: Algeria
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave, weft patterned, embroidered with silk; silk plain-weave ribbons and warp-patterned silk ribbon
Dimensions
Overall: 176.5 x 257.8cm (69 1/2 x 101 1/2in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Thomas H. Townsend
Accession Number2002.223
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAfrica and Oceania, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCurtain of three embroidered white cotton panels, patterned with white cotton eccentric wefts, embroidered in blue, red and white silk with floral sprigs on the ground and floral interlocking vine at the bottom, embroidered in satin and back stitches; narrow border at bottom embroidered in white silk, in satin stitch and eyelet and hemstitch to form geometric design with eight-pointed stars, fringe at bottom. Three cotton panels alternate with yellow, blue, white and beige silk ribbons, yellow silk ribbon in center warp patterned with floral design.
ProvenanceInherited from Gertrude Townsend by Thomas H. Townsend; Gift to the MFA, June 26, 2002