16th century
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).
54.9 x 218.4 cm (21 5/8 x 86 in.)
Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, bequest; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1930
Wool and silk
19th centuryFrenchSilk
ChineseWool, tapestry woven
6th centuryByzantineWool pile
16th centuryPersianCotton with silk and gold
18th centuryIndianSilk woven with complementary wefts, inner warps, and binding warps in plain weave (taqueté)
18th centuryPersianTextile fibers
16th centuryFlemishCotton and wool, plain weave striped with basket weave
20th centuryAmerican