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Fragments of brocade (one of 2)
Probably English
1740–60
Object Place: England (probably)
Medium/Technique
Brocade
Dimensions
Overall: 64.8 x 50.8 cm (25 1/2 x 20 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Margaret A. Revere and Miss Anna P. Revere, in memory of Mary C. Rogers
Accession Number1976.51b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionTwo fragments, both full selvedge widths (b is pieced), same weaving as 41.768a-e. White satin silk ground with supplementary brocading wefts of green, blue, pink, purple and brown silks. Pattern of large-scale rosebuds, tulips, morning glories and pears on meandering vine. See notes on collection. A few small stains.