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English (Spitalfields)
18th century
Object Place: Spitalfields, England

Medium/Technique Brocade
Dimensions 154 x 108 cm (60 5/8 x 42 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. George P. Igleheart
Accession Number57.655
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionRectangular panel made up of three loom widths. Ground of narrow white, mauve and light green stripes. Powder of white weft-figure blossoms; weft-figure vine on white and mauve stripes. Larger brocaded sprays of lavender, yellow, pink and white blossoms sparsely scattered over field. Selvedges on all but one edge. Many small brown stains. Upper edge irregularly cut and torn.