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ca. 1875-1899 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dress fabric sample of woven silk. Two wide vertical bands with a ground of green-gold and central narrower band of green. Ribbed ground with the green central part having wider ribs than the outer bands. Outer bands have a pattern of corn leaves in cream satin weave with details in gold.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk and satin weave
Brief description
Dress fabric sample of woven silk, made in Lyon, ca. 1875-1899.
Physical description
Dress fabric sample of woven silk. Two wide vertical bands with a ground of green-gold and central narrower band of green. Ribbed ground with the green central part having wider ribs than the outer bands. Outer bands have a pattern of corn leaves in cream satin weave with details in gold.
Dimensions
  • Width: 23.5in
  • Width: 59.5cm
  • Length: 11.75in
  • Length: 30cm
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Object history
Purchased. Registered File number 1985/2029.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.415-1985

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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