Not on display

Fragment

1730-1765 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment of faded pink silk, brocaded with a partly stylised floral pattern in pinks, blues, and olive green. On one side a curling stems and a ribbon encircle a couple of flowers, while on the other two flowers appear to be growing from stylised water. The pattern is incomplete.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brocaded silk
Brief description
Brocaded silk fragment, France, 1730-1765
Physical description
Fragment of faded pink silk, brocaded with a partly stylised floral pattern in pinks, blues, and olive green. On one side a curling stems and a ribbon encircle a couple of flowers, while on the other two flowers appear to be growing from stylised water. The pattern is incomplete.
Dimensions
  • Length: 7.25in
  • Length: 18.4cm
  • Width: 8.75in
  • Width: 22.2cm
Credit line
Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh
Other number
T.98P-1920 - Previous number
Collection
Accession number
T.386-1980

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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