Not currently on display at the V&A

Fragment

1500-1600 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woven fragment of lampas silk and possibly linen, in three colours (yellow, green and cream), with a foliate pattern around ogees (only partially visible). It has one selvedge. Potentially for a dress or furnishings as of quite a substantial weight.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lampas silk and possibly linen
Brief description
Woven fragment of lampas silk and possibly linen, probably made in Italy, 1500-1600
Physical description
Woven fragment of lampas silk and possibly linen, in three colours (yellow, green and cream), with a foliate pattern around ogees (only partially visible). It has one selvedge. Potentially for a dress or furnishings as of quite a substantial weight.
Dimensions
  • Maximum width: 22.5cm
  • Maximum length: 14.25cm
Irregular shape
Collection
Accession number
T.300-1998

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Record createdMarch 20, 2008
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