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Piece of brocade

Possibly Italian
Possibly 17th century

Medium/Technique Brocade
Dimensions Height x width: 55 x 47 cm (21 5/8 x 18 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number93.815
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground is woven with white silk and narrow strips of silver. The design of sprays of flowers and leaves set close together to give an all-over effect, is woven with long threads of light brown and white silk, and narrow strips of silver. Much worn.