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Piece of brocade

Probably Italian
Probably 17th century

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; brocade
Dimensions Height x width: 24 x 23 cm (9 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number97.500
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe design consists of zig-zag horizontal lines woven with green and gray-blue wool and yellow and white linen.
ProvenanceAcquired by the donor by exchange with the Pratt Institute of Brooklyn, N.Y.,From the Collection bought by them of Salvadore & Son of Florence, Italy, in 1897.