third quarter 18th century
Square panel of "droguet" (mens' suit material) in the form of a cover, with a pattern of flowers with three leaves, alternating striations. Applied trim of metallic ribbon loops in filé and lamé; composite border. Modern lining of unknown tan-coloured fibre in plain weave.
99 x 99.5 cm (39 x 39 3/16 in.)
Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, bequest; to Fogg Art Museum, 1930
Fiber/filament
18th centuryLinen and wool, tapestry woven
CopticLinen
Wool warp, weft, and pile
17th centuryOttomanWool
20th centuryKurdishVelvet
19th-20th centuryEuropean?Cotton with silk and gold
18th centuryIndianHeavy blue satin with gold brocade
19th centuryChinesePurple wool on undyed linen thread
3rd-5th century CEByzantineSilk lampas
17th centurySpanish