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Textile

Unknown17th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

a) Two broad vertical strips, one gray and one red, each with an all-over pattern of small gold palmettes. The two areas are separated by a narrow orange stripe with a floral serpentine brocaded in polychrome silks and metal thread. b) Red ground with gold palmettes, with a portion of the brocaded floral band sewn to one side. Composed of four pieces sewn together, with metal fringe at the bottom.

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  • Title: Textile
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 17th century
  • Physical Dimensions: w252 x d660 cm
  • Type: Textile
  • Rights: Gift of George A. Hearn
  • Medium: Medium: silk, metallic threads Technique: complementary weft patterning with brocading
  • Dimensions: H x W (a): 66 x 25.2 cm (26 x 9 15/16 in.)H x W (b): 24.5 x 38 cm (9 5/8 x 14 15/16 in.)
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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