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Piece of brocade
French
1725–75
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk brocade with silver colored metal strip wrapped on silk core and silver colored flat metal strips
Dimensions
101.1 x 28 cm (39 13/16 x 11 in.)
Credit Line
Special Textile Fund
Accession Number50.2466
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionBrocaded in tinsel, silver wire wound on a silk core, frisé silver yarn and polychrome silks on a rose colored figured silk ground. In the center, a wavy ribbon-like motif with large floral sprays in silver and silks slanting alternately to right and left. On each side, a zig-zag border in silver with small single flowers. Composed of two pieces. Selvedge on one side of four cords and a narrow stripe. Very soiled, stained, faded, worn. Silver tarnished.