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Figured satin
French
1825–50
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk satin weaving
Dimensions
102.7 x 52.9 cm (40 7/16 x 20 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Oric Bates
Accession Number53.297
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCompound satin weave in white silk. Main body of piece has overall pattern of small sprigs of leaves. At the bottom, a border of two undulating floral vines and below them a band of twill weave. Selvedge on both sides. At middle top, a seam. Selvedge has many slits.