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Piece of damask

Probably Italian
17th century

Medium/Technique Linen and wool, damask
Dimensions Height x width: 31 x 24.5 cm (12 3/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number97.506
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground is of pink wool; the design of an ogival framework enclosing conventional flowers and groups of flowers, is woven with 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.