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Fragment, early 18th–mid- 18th century
This is a Fragment. It is dated early 18th–mid- 18th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is silk, metallic yarns and its technique is plain weave with supplementary warp patterning and discontinuous supplementary weft patterning (brocade). It is a part of the Textiles department.
Title: A Fabulous Fragment
This silk fragment, once part of a lady’s gown, combines luxurious materials with a complex weaving technique. The process of brocading allows various colors to be introduced to the pattern in select areas. This makes economical use of silk thread and precious metallic yarns, yet is more labor-intensive than running continuous supplementary threads across the loom. The design employed is known as a point repeat, in which a mirrored pattern appears along a central vertical axis. The result is a rich, symmetrical design of naturalistic florals with shimmering metallic highlights.
Its dimensions are
H x W: 98.5 × 55.5 cm (38 3/4 × 21 7/8 in.)
Cite this object as
Fragment, early 18th–mid- 18th century; silk, metallic yarns; H x W: 98.5 × 55.5 cm (38 3/4 × 21 7/8 in.); 1953-20-3
