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Brocade panel
French
mid-18th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk ribbed taffeta and silver-colored metallic strip and wrapped thread brocade
Dimensions
78.5 x 55.5 cm (30 7/8 x 21 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Textile Income Purchase Fund
Accession Number53.348
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionLight blue ribbed taffeta ground with weft figure defining part of the pattern which is completed by brocaded white silk, plain and frise silver threads, and flat silver wire. Shows undulating ribbons striped silver and white, and sprays of silver and white flowers. Wide striped selvedge along each side. Silver threads worn or worn off in some areas. A few minor stains. Holes in selvedges.