Textile ArtsSpanish16th century
Table Runner made from two Apparels
16th century
Artists
Unidentified ArtistArtist
Description
Probably sleeve apparels from a dalmatic (liturgical garment worn by a deacon) appliquéd onto blue silk cut velvet. Embroidered with cartouche initials flanked by foliage arabesques containing birds and flowers in silver and gilt metallic threads. Shading done with paint. Stitches include chain, split and couching. Appliqués of yellow silk; red silk satin; white damask (abraded).
Dimensions
54.9 x 218.4 cm (21 5/8 x 86 in.)
Provenance
Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, bequest; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1930
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