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Length of Textile

1600s

Italy, 17th century

Medium
plain cloth, brocaded; silk and metal
Measurements
Average: 99.7 x 50.2 cm (39 1/4 x 19 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1953.301
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Location
Not on view
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A silk and metal textile fragment features offset rows of silver-colored, pointed teardrop shapes against a muted blue ground. Each teardrop contains a stylized plant motif, lending the surface a metallic shimmer. The rectangular cloth has an asymmetrical diagonal cut across the top left and frayed edges with many loose threads.

Length of Textile

1600s

Italy, 17th century

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