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Fragment of a furnishing textile (one of five)

1700s–1800s

Africa, North Africa, Morocco, Azemmour, Moroccan embroiderer

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Medium
Linen, silk, dye
Measurements
Overall: 21.6 x 74.3 cm (8 1/2 x 29 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1918.41.a
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Not on view
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A horizontally long linen and silk textile features a deep red ground with three bands of embroidery. Narrow top and bottom borders repeat cream and dark blue geometric motifs. A wider central band is populated by stylized birds with patterned wings and long tails, standing alongside three-branched plant forms, smaller birds, and vertical ornaments. Dark thread outlines each cream and blue shape, creating dense patterns across the vibrant red background.

Fragment of a furnishing textile (one of five)

1700s–1800s

Africa, North Africa, Morocco, Azemmour, Moroccan embroiderer

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