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Textile, woven (Ex-dress)
Description
Damask is a fabric with a reversible woven pattern. Plain silk damask fabrics use only one color of silk thread, creating a rich, contrasting graphic effect with combinations of weaving techniques.This irregularly shaped panel of plain silk damask is scalloped along one long side.This panel is one in a group of 37 pieces cut from the same18th century dress (1969.4835 A- KK). The pattern is in a Rococo style and features a large repeat of a stylized floral design.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.4835 L
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4835 L
Object Name
Textile, woven (Ex-dress)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven
Dimensions (inches)
1.4 (W) x 12.4 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.5 (W) x 31.5 (L)