Tassel

18th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Skirt of red and yellow silk (in two lengths) twisted and looped, each supporting an ornamental tassel. Head is cylindrical broadening toward the base and wrapped in red and yellow silk thread in chevron pattern. Collars of ornamental tassels at the top and bottom. Cord of braided white silk threads.

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Title: Tassel
Date Created: 18th century
Location Created: Spain
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: silk, copper wire, wooden core, linen

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Copper Linen Metal Silk Spain Textile Wire Wood