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Piece of brocade
French
1725–75
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk brocade
Dimensions
48.3 x 35.2 cm (19 x 13 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift by Miss Gertrude Townsend
Accession Number51.478
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionBrocade in polychrome silks on an ivory-colored ground in compound weave. Floral arrangements with slices of citrus fruits. Composed of two pieces, each with a selvedge on one side of six cords and three narrow stripes. Two pieces sewn together along the selvedges to make a piece rounded on one end and straight on the other. Soiled, slightly worn.