second quarter 17th century
Green lampas cover with regular pattern incorporating birds, flowers and decorative stylized floral bands top and bottom; edged with later (Victorian?) border with paisley motifs, of black cut silk velvet with padded embroidery in silk metallic yarns and bullion; backing of plain-woven silk; inner lining of cotton plain weave; merchant's label stitched on back.
235.6 x 109.2 cm (92 3/4 x 43 in.)
Mrs. Robert H. Monks, gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1927
Tapestry woven in colored wools (chiefly blue) and undyed linen thread. Loop pile of linen thread.
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