The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of May 14, 2026

A horizontally long fragment of tan silk is embroidered with two floral sprays in primarily muted green, pink, blue, and red threads. Along the bottom, a wavy scroll border with glinting metallic sequins undulates across the width. To the left, a large flower with a blue and red center sprouts numerous thin, radiating petals. To the right, a smaller flower features white, red, and tan petals among green stems and pink-tinged leaves.

Two Fragments of Embroidery

18th century

Spain, Southern, 18th century

embroidery, silk threads on silk ground, linen appliqué

Average: 28 x 43.2 cm (11 x 17 in.)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1396

Location: Not on view

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