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French or Italian
mid-18th century
Medium/Technique
Silk, wire, leather, paper, glass and metal foil; Cutwork, embroidery, silk chenille and covered wire relief, fly fringe, beaded.
Dimensions
32.7 x 25 cm (12 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.) Tubs are included.
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1923
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRelief embroidery of silk floral motifs in pinks and greens on white silk cutwork over wire foundation; green and white fly fringe, chenille and covered wire trim. Silk panels at sides decorated with green silk-covered wire flowers, purple foil and beads.
Provenance1943, gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick (b. 1873 - d. 1957), Chicago, to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 14, 1943)