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Textile length
English
late 18th century
Object Place: Norwich, England
Medium/Technique
Wool satin damask brocaded with wool
Dimensions
63 x 44.7 cm (24 13/16 x 17 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Amy Pleadwell
Accession Number49.867
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWool satin damask with turquoise wool warp and white wool weft brocaded in polychrome wool yarns, patterned with undulating lacy ribbons with undulating floral vines between them. Ground has over-all scattering of small quatrefoils. Selvedge on one side of eight cords. Other side turned in and hemmed.
ProvenanceAmy Pleadwell; gift to the MFA, September 15, 1949