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Panel in the form of a Table Cover

Panel in the form of a Table Cover

Unidentified Artist

French

Upholstery fabric panel in the style of 1735-40, with pattern of oversized, polychromed fruit and flowers in wreaths on rose ribbed background. Technique is compound weave (brocade or lampas). Lined in linen plain weave silk.

Ribbed silk with supplementary silk and metallic yarns (gilt frisé)

Textile Arts