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Woven Textile

Ribbons, lace, and flowers on ribbed ground.

Made in France, Europe

c. 1763

Artist/maker unknown, French

Apricot and multicolored silk extended plain weave (cannelé) with silk brocading wefts
38 x 21 1/2 inches (96.5 x 54.6 cm) Pattern Repeat: 20 3/8 x 21 1/2 inches (51.8 x 54.6 cm)

Currently not on view

1940-36-3

Purchased with Museum funds, 1940

Label

This silk would have been woven using a point-paper design.

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