Advanced Search
Advanced Search

Fragment of brocade

French
1725–75
Object Place: France

Medium/Technique Silk brocade, compound weave
Dimensions 31 x 12 cm (12 3/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Amy Pleadwell
Accession Number51.1575
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionBrocaded in polychrome silks on a ground of ivory-colored compound weave. Small floral sprays of chrysanthemums. Lattice-like effect in ground. Composed of two pieces.



Brocaded in polychrome silks on a ground weave. Small floral sprays of chrysanthemeums. Lattice-like effect in ground. Composed of two pieces. Stained , soiled, worn, holes, blacks rotted out.