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Piece of brocade

probably French
17th–18th century

Medium/Technique Silk; brocade
Dimensions Overall: 57.2 x 46.4 cm (22 1/2 x 18 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Mrs. Thomas O. Richardson
Accession Number25.220
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground is of faded pink damask. The design of curving bands of conventional ornament and sprays of flowers, arranged in rows, is woven with green, blue, yellow, white and pink silk and gold and silver thread.
ProvenanceLent by Mrs. T. O. Richardson, July 2, 1913