1725 / 1775, France

1725 / 1775, France

Identifier
50.2466
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
101.1 cm (height)
28 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Brocaded in tinsel, silver wire wound on a silk core, frisé silver yarn and polychrome silks on a rose colored figured silk ground. In the center, a wavy ribbon-like motif with large floral sprays in silver and silks slanting alternately to right and left. On each side, a zig-zag border in silver with small single flowers. Composed of two pieces. Selvedge on one side of four cords and a narrow stripe. Very soiled, stained, faded, worn. Silver tarnished.