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Embroidered fragment
Hungarian (Varrotas)
18th or early 19th century
Object Place: Varrotas, Hungary
Medium/Technique
Embroidered cotton
Dimensions
14 x 34 cm (5 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Jozsa Balog-Spemann
Accession Number1991.38
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionFragment from a bridal gown or cap. The work is very similar to that done in the 18th century. Pasten polychrome silk embroidered on a very fine, evenly plied cotton base. Natural ground color. Good condition.