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Textile

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Two long narrow panels of dull gold damask, large stylized symmetrical repeat of scrolling leaves and flowers. No selvages present, was probably woven on wide power loom, then cut.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Medium
Medium: silk Technique: damask
Dimensions
H x W (A): 192.5 x 48 cm (6 ft. 3 13/16 in. x 18 7/8 in.)
H x W (B): 187 x 49 cm (6 ft. 1 5/8 in. x 19 5/16 in.)
Type
woven textiles
Textile
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