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Braid

1680-1700 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woven silk and silver braid, backed with canvas, with decoration of green, yellow and pink couched chenille. The braid has a straight upper border and scalloped lower border, with picots of silver thread.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk braid on canvas with couched chenille
Brief description
Braid of woven silk and chenille, France, 1680-1700
Physical description
Woven silk and silver braid, backed with canvas, with decoration of green, yellow and pink couched chenille. The braid has a straight upper border and scalloped lower border, with picots of silver thread.
Dimensions
  • Length: 70in
  • Max width: 2.75in
Credit line
Given by John Fowler
Collection
Accession number
T.227-1978

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Record createdDecember 31, 2003
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