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Piece of brocade
Probably Italian
17th century
Medium/Technique
Silk; brocade
Dimensions
Overall: 27.5 x 46.5 cm (10 13/16 x 18 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.503
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionLight blue damask ground. The design of conventional flowers is detailed in places with orange, pale yellow, violet, and white silk, and gold thread. These details suggest embroidery more than weaving.