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Textile fragment
French
Second or third quarter of 19th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk weaving
Dimensions
14.8 x 7.8 cm (5 13/16 x 3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Samuel Putnam Avery Fund
Accession Number52.920
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPale pink silk. Loosely woven tabby ground with satidn stripes of two different widths and narrow black stripes. Extra wefts produce checkered effect in field. Loops along selvedges. Traces of glue in corners.
ProvenanceBy 1952, F. & G. Staack, Camden, ME; purchased from Staack by the MFA [see note 1] (Accession date: June 12, 1952)
NOTES:
[1] Accession numbers 52.614 - 52.949 were purchased together as a group for $57.50.
NOTES:
[1] Accession numbers 52.614 - 52.949 were purchased together as a group for $57.50.