first quarter 18th century
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.
163 x 108 cm (64 3/16 x 42 1/2 in.)
Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, bequest; to Fogg Art Museum, 1930
Book of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapaneseFiber
JapaneseLinen warp with wool weft
20th centuryPolishSilk lampas
17th centurySpanishSilk cut velvet
16th centuryItalianSilk enhanced with silver thread
16th centuryOttomanRed velvet with silk embroidery
18th centurySatin damask with velvet
19th-20th centuryEuropean?