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Piece of brocade
French or Italian
Probably 17th?–18th century
Medium/Technique
Brocade
Dimensions
Overall: 148.6 x 53 cm (58 1/2 x 20 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of James William Paige
Accession Number95.1048
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe ground is of corded pink silk. The design, which is outlined in places with pink satin, consists of cornucopia-like forms, conventional flowers, leaves and birds, and is woven with silver and gold thread and green silk. Pieced and faded.