Medium: silk Technique: cut and uncut supplementary warp pile (velvet) in a satin foundation
Dimensions:
H x W: 90 × 54 cm (35 7/16 × 21 1/4 in.)
Type:
woven textiles
Skirt panel
Made in:
Spain
Date:
late 18th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Skirt panel of black figured velvet with narrow vertical stripes of varying types including ribbon-and-leaf serpentine, cardinal's hats, tassels, and flowers on a stripe, and a sawtooth stripe with a diamond center. Bottom edge has two wide scallops comprised of swags and flower heads held aloft by ribbons.
