Damask Textile Fragment
early 17th century
Artists
Description
Two-color (purple and gold) damask in paisley pattern, with green attached border.
Dimensions
43.82 x 10.16 cm (17 1/4 x 4 in.)
Provenance
Denman W. Ross, Cambridge, MA; his gift to the Fogg Art Museum, 1916.
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