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Panel
French?
first half 18th century?
Object Place: France?
Medium/Technique
Silk; weaving
Dimensions
181.5 x 187 cm (71 7/16 x 73 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number50.2432
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPanel made from fragments. Repeating pattern of a stylized spray of three blossoms within compartments formed by large semi- "bizarre"
curling leaves and branches. Striped satin weave silk warp with supplemental silver and copper(?) metallic yarn patterning wefts. Badly worn; reenforcing cotton weft showing through in spots. Metallic tape edging.
curling leaves and branches. Striped satin weave silk warp with supplemental silver and copper(?) metallic yarn patterning wefts. Badly worn; reenforcing cotton weft showing through in spots. Metallic tape edging.