Letter case

18th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

White silk letter case embroidered in polychrome silks and metal threads with a basket of flowers, in the same design on both sides. Fastening of silk and metal braid with tassels; lined with pink silk.

Show lessRead more

Details

Title: Letter case
Date Created: 18th century
Location Created: France
Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/41437
Medium: Medium: silk and metal-wrapped silk embroidery on silk foundation Technique: embroidered in stem, satin, running and couching stitches on plain weave foundation
Credit line: Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Zoom in

France Metal Silk Textile