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Piece of brocade

Probably French or Italian
Late 17th?–18th century

Medium/Technique Silk ribbed ground brocade
Dimensions 75 x 55 cm (29 1/2 x 21 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number93.887
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground is of corded white silk. The design of large flowers, seed vessels and landscapes is woven with strong green, yellow, red, blue, violet and pink. Made up of many small pieces.