Textile ArtsFrench17th century
Cape for a Statue
17th century
Artists
Unidentified ArtistArtist
Description
Salmon-coloured cape with ruffle edged in metallic (gilt) fringe. Body of cape covered with lavish polychromed embroidery in floral and leaf patterns in silk chenille with silver and gilt filé yarns, incorporating satin stitch, trellis work held by cross-stitiching, couching, and French knots. Yellow silk ribbon ties. Blue silk plain weave lining.
Dimensions
25.4 × 63.5 cm (10 × 25 in.)
Provenance
Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, bequest; to Fogg Art Museum, 1930
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