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Piece of damask
Probably Italian
Late 16th(?)–17th century
Medium/Technique
Damask
Dimensions
Height x width: 13 3/16 x 5 11/16 in. (33.5 x 14.5 cm)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number93.550
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRed satin ground. The design consists of two fruit forms and a leaf arranged like a fleur-de-lis, and various separate plant forms. Both the ground and the design are woven with red silk, the difference being shown by the contrast of weaves.