Robe

early 18th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Robe with short sleeves made of ribbed red silk embroidered in white silk (satin stitch) and couched cord in design of open flowers and scrolling leaves; lined with blue silk; one tie of pink silk, (others missing). Garment intended for an ecclesiastical figurine.

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Title: Robe
Date Created: early 18th century
Location Created: France
Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/74353
Medium: Medium: silk Technique: couched cord and satin stitch embroidery; lined

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Clothing Embroidery France Satin Silk Textile