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Taffeta brocade
French
mid-18th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Taffeta, brocade
Dimensions
Overall: 69.9 x 54.6 cm (27 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Frederick Brown Fund
Accession Number61.203
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPink taffeta ground figured with small floral sprigs executed with weft floats. Irregular curvilinear compartments formed by interplay of feathered ribbons in neutral red, silver and white. Three types of silver thread: tinsel, flat spiral and overspun. Narrow, corded pink selvedge. Faded, silver tarnished, a few small holes and greenish stains. Length, full loom width.