17th century
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.
25.4 × 63.5 cm (10 × 25 in.)
Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, bequest; to Fogg Art Museum, 1930
Fiber
20th centurySwedishWool
19th centuryAfghanTextile fibers
20th centuryCroatiansatin
ItalianLinen and wool, tapestry woven
5th-6th centuryByzantineInk on silk
20th centuryAustrianSilk lampas damassé
18th centuryFrench