Fragment of brocaded silk with imitation slashing

Italian

16th century

Not on view

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Title: Fragment of brocaded silk with imitation slashing
Date: 16th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Silk and metal thread; ribbed plain weave with supplementary flat metal weft, brocaded with metal filé; supplementary silk weft floats
Dimensions: L. 9 1/4 x W. 9 inches (23.5 x 22.9 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Gift of The United Piece Dye Works, 1936
Object Number: 36.90.1377
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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