1401 / 1600, Umbria

1401 / 1600, Umbria

Identifier
58.361
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
170.5 cm (height)
43.5 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Cover, made of two loom widths, seamed. Long narrow band of tabby-woven linen including two narrow bands of lace weaving. Design shows bands of ornament consisting of stylized birds, plants, stars and geometric motifs executed in brocading and overshot techniques with blue cotton, polychrome silks and heavy bright gold yarns. Lined with pieces of diaper-patterned silk striped yellow, green, pink and white; some patches and holes in lining. Linen browned; several stains.