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Velvet Panel in the form of a Table Runner

Velvet Panel in the form of a Table Runner

Unidentified Artist

Italian

The pattern in red ciselé velvet on a silvery white ground, consists of a curvalinear lattice of stems enclosing stylized plants. The backing is of green silk plain weave and probably original. There is a metallic lace (silver filé) fringe.

silk (ciselé velvet)

Textile Arts