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Fragment (Ex-dress)
1730-1750
Description
A square panel of silk plain-weave fabric with rounded edges, brocaded with a colorful floral pattern (in a six-inch repeat) on a cream ground fabric. The flowers and fruit are in shades of pink, blue, purple, yellow, orange and green. One edge is selvedge. This may have been cut for use as upholstery for a chair seat.
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England or France; Europe
Materials
- Silk
- Metallic thread
Museum Object Number
1978.0184
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Reginald P. Rose
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Complete Details
Object Number
1978.0184
Object Name
Fragment (Ex-dress)
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England or France; Europe
Date
1730-1750
Materials
- Silk
- Metallic thread
Dimensions (inches)
20 (W) x 19 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
52 (W) x 47 (L)