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Velvet fragment embroidery

Spanish (?)
16th century

Medium/Technique Silk velvet with silk applique and gold-colored metal wrapped on yellow silk core thread (couched) embroidery
Dimensions 65 x 41 cm (25 9/16 x 16 1/8 in.) See Other Dimensions for b-e.
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number22.34a-e
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionFragment of pinkish-red velvet on which are appliqued pieces of neutral violet and neutral yellow silk in a conventional scroll and flower design; the design, of which there are only portions, is outlined with couched gold thread. Made up of small pieces.