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Textile fragment
European, possibly French
early 18th century
Object Place: European, possibly France
Medium/Technique
Silk satin damask brocaded with silk and metallic threads
Dimensions
54.5 x 50 cm (21 7/16 x 19 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Yves Henry Buhler
Accession Number57.654
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRectangular fragment of salmon-colored satin damask. Ground patterned with two undulating, vertical rows of gold cornucopiae from which issue sprays of rose, blue and yellow flowers brocaded in silk and a branch of fruits brocaded in silver. Between the cornucopiae, single cylindrical pagoda-like buildings.
ProvenanceMrs. Yves Henry Buhler, gift to the MFA, September 12, 1957.