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Rectangular cover, two breadths sewed together
Italian
17th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Velvet
Dimensions
Height x width: 43 3/4 x 43 in. (111.1 x 109.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
Accession Number38.1039
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionS-shaped leaves and conventionalized plant forms in soft blue velvet (cut and uncut) on a neutral yellow ground. Very much worn, but remains of flat strips of metal carried with yellow weft threads are visible. Condition poor. Lined with red and white cotton print.