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Decorative wall panel: Coral Branches
Designed by: Philippe de Lasalle (French, 1723–1805)
French
about 1785
Object Place: Lyon, France
Medium/Technique
Silk; Louis XVI style; coral branches and roses brocaded with polychrome silk and chenille threads on twill ground
Dimensions
261.6 x 68.6 cm (103 x 27 in.)
Credit Line
Seth K. Sweetser Fund
Accession Number1984.221
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionSilk woven in brocade; cream colored silk twill ground; design named "Branches de Corail" of undulant branches in coral red-brown, with large chenille roses and pale blue smaller flowers. Selvedges missing on left side. Designed by Philippe de La Salle. Weaving workshop of Camille Pernon (per JMT 4/85).