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Fragment

early 18th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Small fragment with a bouquet of multicolored flowers (carnation and tulips) and leaves tied with a ribbon. Satin weave ground is painted gold.

Details

Title: Fragment
Date Created: early 18th century
Location Created: France
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: silk, metallic thread, gold paint Technique: embroidered using satin, stem and couching stiches on satin weave; painted
Credit line: Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt

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