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Piece of velvet

Probably Italian
Late 16th(?)–17th century

Medium/Technique Velvet
Dimensions Height x width: 21 1/4 x 11 13/16 in. (54 x 30 cm)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number97.519
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionSalmon pink silk ground woven with narrow strips of silver gilt; the design of a blue leaf and dot in-closed by an irregular frame-work of two blue lines is of cut and uncut velvet. Much pieced.