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Piece of velvet

Probably Italian
16th–17th century

Medium/Technique Velvet
Dimensions Height x width: 6 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. (17.5 x 16.5 cm)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number93.433
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionViolet silk ground; the design of an ogival frame-work of single leaves held by crown-like forms, enclosing a conventional plant form is of violet cut and uncut velvet.