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Fragment

early 18th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Square fragment of white silk with silver yarns showing design of large-scale symmetrical florals. Both selvages present. Edged with silver galloon.

Details

Title: Fragment
Date Created: early 18th century
Location Created: possibly Italy
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: silk, metallic yarns Technique: woven
Credit line: Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf

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