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Textile fragment

probably English or French, used in America
about 1835
Place of Use: Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably England or France

Medium/Technique Silk satin damask
Dimensions Overall: 14 x 7.3 cm (5 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Asa Gray
Accession Number98.60d
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionGreen textile fragment with zigzagging striped pattern, white and green striped selvedge on right
ProvenanceFrom gowns and other clothing worn by members of the donor's father's family (Charles Greeley Loring, 1794-1868); Mrs. Asa Gray (Jane Lathrop Loring, 1821-1909); Gift to the MFA, April, 1898