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Textile fragment

Probably English, used in America
late 18th century
Place of Use: United States, New England; Place of Manufacture: probably England

Medium/Technique Silk plain weave (changeable) with satin stripes patterned with warp-printed flowers and lines (chiné)
Dimensions Overall: 14.4 x 17 cm (5 11/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number98.1756
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionGreen and purple changeable silk textile fragment with white stripes aternating with red flower buds or red and green undulating lines, pinked top edge, selvedge