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Shaped band
Italian
18th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Embroidery
Dimensions
Length x width (widest part): 141 x 7 cm (55 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
Accession Number38.1319
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionShaped band, perhaps for a dress. Yellow silk ground, flowers, birds, fruit, rococo ornament, and small medallions with landscapes and flowers worked with many colored silks in satin stitch. Cream colored ribbon sewed near each and lined with cream colored silk. Worn.