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Piece of velvet

Probably Italian
16th–17th century

Medium/Technique Velvet
Dimensions Height x width: 9 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (24.1 x 21 cm)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number93.402
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionSoft light yellow silk ground; the design of ogival frame-works enclosing symmetrical forms with a diamond in the center of each is violet cut and uncut velvet and yellow silk woven as in brocade. Much worn.