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Textile Fragmentfourth quarter of the 16th century

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Horizontal fragment of crimson red voided velvet with an allover repeating pattern of stylized palmettes and interlocking scrolls in dark burgundy pile against a shinier ground, mounted on a clear backing with metal staples

Unknown, Textile Fragment, fourth quarter of the 16th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Museum Patrons Association, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Textile Fragment
Place Made
Italy, probably Genoa
Date Made
fourth quarter of the 16th century
Medium
Silk uncut and voided velvet
Dimensions
7 1/2 in. x 13 in. wide
Credit Line
Museum Patrons Association
Accession Number
M.44.3.36
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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