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Dress Fabric

16th century-17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Part of a costume, from an imperial tomb, decorated with a floral pattern in silver and silk in 1.3 twill on a satin ground


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver thread and silk in 1.3 twill on a satin ground
Brief description
Part of a costume, from an imperial tomb, decorated with a floral pattern in silver and silk in 1.3 twill on a satin ground, Turkey (Istanbul or Bursa), 16th to 17th century.
Physical description
Part of a costume, from an imperial tomb, decorated with a floral pattern in silver and silk in 1.3 twill on a satin ground
Dimensions
  • Height: 115.2cm
  • Width: 69.2cm
maximum dimensions
Style
Gallery label
SILK Turkish; 16th -17th century Part of a costume, from an imperial tomb at Istanbul or Bursa. Floral pattern in silver and silk; 1.3 twill on a satin ground.(Used until 11/2003)
Collection
Accession number
750-1884

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Record createdDecember 9, 2003
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