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Piece of brocade
French
first half 18th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk brocade
Dimensions
Height x width: 20 1/2 x 18 in. (52.1 x 45.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Amy Pleadwell
Accession Number46.450
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionGreenish white slightly ribbed ground with large-scale symmetrical repeat of swinging ornamental bands framing central floral arrangement; brocaded with light polychrome silks, many details of design in secondary white weft. A number of cracks, several brown stains.