Fragment

early 18th century

Small fragment with a bouquet of multicolored flowers, leaves and buds tied with a ribbon. Satin weave ground is painted gold.

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Details

Title: Fragment
Date Created: early 18th century
Location Created: France
Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/43606
Medium: Medium: silk, metallic thread, gold paint Technique: embroidered using satin, stem, couching and French knot stiches on satin weave; painted
Credit line: Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt

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