Pilaster Hanging
17th century (made)
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Pilaster hanging, silver-gilt thread and linen tissue, applied to a velvet ground, with couched work. The pattern is outlined with similar strips twisted round a linen core. Repeating vertical pattern of symmetrical flowering plants with long curved leaves, and festoons above. On the lining at the back is marked '4 Joas (?) Baptista'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver-gilt thread and linen tissue, applied to a velvet ground, with couched work |
| Brief description | Pilaster hanging, silver-gilt thread and linen tissue, applied to a velvet ground, with couched work, probably Portugual, 17th century |
| Physical description | Pilaster hanging, silver-gilt thread and linen tissue, applied to a velvet ground, with couched work. The pattern is outlined with similar strips twisted round a linen core. Repeating vertical pattern of symmetrical flowering plants with long curved leaves, and festoons above. On the lining at the back is marked '4 Joas (?) Baptista'. |
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| Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 80735/1903. |
| Production | Attributed to Spain when acquired. |
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| Accession number | 321-1903 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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