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Fragment of an altar frontal
Possibly Spanish
Late 17th–18th century
Medium/Technique
Silk brocade
Dimensions
58.2 x 65.8 cm (22 15/16 x 25 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.470
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe ground is of red satin. The design, which is woven with white silk, consists of a medallion enclosing the monogram I. H. S., and a vase of conventional flowers. Springing from the vase at the top of the medallion are cords and tassels. On the lower edge is a border of leaves twisting around a stem. Sewed onto the bottom is a yellow silk fringe.