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Panel in the form of a Cover

Panel in the form of a Cover

Unidentified Artist

European

Dress fabric panel (possibly two panel widths) in "lace" pattern with a vertical undulating stripe of green silk satin alternating with white undulating stripes of plain weave; both stripes enriched with polychrome floral bouquets and garlands. Upper section is pieced. Compound weave probably lampas with brocading; lined with modern(?) plain weave purple silk.

Silk

Textile Arts