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Piece of velvet

Probably Italian
16th–17th century

Medium/Technique Velvet
Dimensions Height x width: 10 13/16 x 4 1/2 in. (27.5 x 11.5 cm)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number97.511
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThis ground is of white silk probably covered originally with pink uncut velvet of which traces are left; the design of a powder of leaves, and rosette-like flowers is of green cut velvet.