Fragment

late 17th century

Gray-violet damassé with small "bizarre" floral clusters embellished with gold blossoms with orange and yellow accents and silver leaves.

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Details

Title: Fragment
Date Created: late 17th century
Location Created: possibly France
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: silk, metal thread Technique: foundation fabric patterned by the contrast of 8-harness satin and warp faced plain weave – or damassé – and brocaded extra wefts bound by the foundation warp
Credit line: Gift of Harvey Smith

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