Length of Silk Brocade

1700–1750

Maker Unknown

Textiles

Length of Silk Brocade, 1700–1750. France, first half of 18th century (late Baroque). Warp-patterned weave, brocaded; silk, silver, and gold thread; overall: 130.2 x 55.9 cm (51 1/4 x 22 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1952.562

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Textile
Formatted Medium: warp-patterned weave, brocaded; silk, silver, and gold thread
Medium: warp-patterned, weave, brocaded, silk, silver, gold, thread
Dimensions: Overall: 130.2 x 55.9 cm (51 1/4 x 22 in.)
Departments: Textiles
Accession Number: 1952.562
Credit Line: Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
Exhibitions: In Pursuit of Fashion: Decorative Textiles in 18th Century France,
Rights Statement: CC0