Fragment
CultureItalian
Date16th century
MediumSilk
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 × 8 3/4 inches (18.42 × 22.23 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number31-126/191 A
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DescriptionDiaper pattern of purple and gold.Gallery LabelThe fragment on the right is a woven pattern of repeating
small diamonds, known as a diaper pattern. Geometric patterns paired with
highly contrasting colors, such as purple and gold, show Spanish influences on
international textile design.
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