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Piece of brocade

French
18th century

Medium/Technique Silk and plied yarn twisted on silk core (Ondée) brocade
Dimensions Overall: 22 x 46.5 cm (8 11/16 x 18 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number93.928
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWhite silk ground partially covered with waving ribbons and small flowers woven with white silk, on this are large bunches of flowers, woven with green, deep violet, salmon pink, brown, and light blue, yellow, and white silk, and white cord. Much worn and stained.