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Piece of brocade
Spanish or Italian
16th century
Medium/Technique
Silk; brocade
Dimensions
Height x width: 63.5 x 46 cm (25 x 18 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number07.596
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThis variety of brocade is known as brocatelle. Ground deep yellow; the design, which is woven with white and dull light brown silk may have been inspired by Moorish-Arabesques. Much worn.