Woven Silk
1470-1530 (made)
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The bold colours, large pomegranate pattern and dense gold of this fabric was typical of the Renaissance, during which time rich woven fabrics and ornate embroideries were indicative of wealth and status. These fabrics were used in dress and domestic furnishings, as well as in vestments and ecclesiastical furnishings. The church was an immensely important patron, and weaving and embroidery workshops relied on its commissions, as well as those from rich nobles and other wealthy individuals. Ecclesiastical textiles usually survive more than secular textiles, as they have been well looked after due to their significance in church ritual.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk velvet |
| Brief description | Silk velvet of deep red with a cream design derived from the ogival lattice. |
| Physical description | Velvet textile of deep red with a design executed in cream. The design is derived from the ogival lattice. |
| Object history | Acquired from Harold Wallis Esq., Purley as part of a group of textiles (RP 1919/454). No files with any further details. |
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| Summary | The bold colours, large pomegranate pattern and dense gold of this fabric was typical of the Renaissance, during which time rich woven fabrics and ornate embroideries were indicative of wealth and status. These fabrics were used in dress and domestic furnishings, as well as in vestments and ecclesiastical furnishings. The church was an immensely important patron, and weaving and embroidery workshops relied on its commissions, as well as those from rich nobles and other wealthy individuals. Ecclesiastical textiles usually survive more than secular textiles, as they have been well looked after due to their significance in church ritual. |
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| Accession number | T.820-1919 |
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| Record created | May 20, 2004 |
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