The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of December 22, 2025
Scarf
early 1900s
Overall: 242.5 x 60.4 cm (95 1/2 x 23 3/4 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1219
Location: Not on view
Description
An Algerian weaver used alternating red and white silk wraps and wefts (vertical and horizontal threads) to create a checkerboard pattern of deep reds, solid white, and light pink sections on this textile. The central portion is woven of a different material, potentially linen. An embroiderer used large amounts of flat metal strips to create floral designs that shimmer brightly.- {{cite web|title=Scarf|url=false|author=|year=early 1900s|access-date=22 December 2025|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}
Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1916.1219