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Piece of brocade

French
Late 18th century
Medium/Technique Silk satin and gold-colored flat strip metal and gold-colored metallic wrapped on silk core thread brocade
Dimensions Height x width: 20 1/2 x 18 1/4 in. (52.1 x 46.4 cm)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.460
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhite satin ground powdered with small white crosses. Irregular forms woven with gold thread; from these spring flowers in strong blues, greens, and violets.