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[One of] Two rectangular panels
Spanish or Portuguese
18th century
Object Place: Spain of Portugal
Medium/Technique
Silk embroidery on linen buratto ground, silk looped fringe, metal spangle, and silk backing
Dimensions
209.7 x 106 cm (82 9/16 x 41 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.802b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionMeandering floral volutes with various flowers and curling leaves. Diagonally striped border bisects field. Polychrome floss silk yarns on a silk buratto ground. Condition fair, some stains and missing yarns.
Provenance1943, gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick (b. 1873 - d. 1957), Chicago, to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 14, 1943)