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Piece of brocade

Probably Italian or Spanish
Late 17th century

Medium/Technique Silk brocade
Dimensions Overall: 97.5 x 57 cm (38 3/8 x 22 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number00.489
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionSalmon pink satin ground, on which are rows of ladies with hoop skirts and men standing beside plunging horses. Between the figures are various kinds of flowers and birds. The design is woven with light and dark blue, pink, and two shades of green silk.