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Portugal
18th century
Object Place: Portugal
Medium/Technique
Silk embroidery on silk moire, and cotton-sateen backing
Dimensions
101 x 175 cm (39 3/4 x 68 7/8 in.); Legacy dimension: about 48 x 72 in.
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.799
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CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPolychrome floss silk laid work embroidery on white moire silk ground. Central floral medallion with seated white figure surrounded by spiraling floral design with four birds and four large cats. Beige cotton lining.
Provenance1943, gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick (b. 1873 - d. 1957), Chicago, to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 14, 1943)