Fragment
CultureItalian or Spanish
Datemid-15th century
MediumSilk
DimensionsOverall: 20 × 8 inches (50.8 × 20.32 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. J. F. Downing
Object number2008.50
On View
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DescriptionThe red velvet fragement is irregularly shaped with one long straight edge, one short straight edge and one long curved edge. The fragment has a repeating pattern of abstract floral motifs within scallop-shaped designs and scrolls. The pattern is achieved by cutting the upright pile of the velvet down to the ground cloth.
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