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Rectangular piece brocade

French
1700–50
Object Place: France

Medium/Technique Silk; brocade, damask
Dimensions 54.1 x 30.8 cm (21 5/16 x 12 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Amy Pleadwell
Accession Number51.1573
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionRectangular piece, one corner cut. Ivory damask grounf, brocaded with polychrome silks and silver yarn. Symmetrical design showing scrolling sprays bearing roses or carnations, with silver cords and tassels on vertical sides. Worn, stained; silver tarnished.