Textile ArtsItalian?17th century
Cover
late 17th century
Artists
Unidentified ArtistArtist
Description
Probably lampas damassé with brocading in gold metallic yarns (filé) and silver metallic yarns (frisé) and blue silk moiré; silver lace braid edging; trio of salmon coloured silk(?) tassels at the corners. The "damask" pattern is a kind of shadow pattern. Design of arabesque vines on the diagonal from which spring stylized flowers and fruit. Appears to be three complete panel widths.
Dimensions
235.59 x 166.37 cm (92 3/4 x 65 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, bequest; to Fogg Art Museum, 1930
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