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Velvet Fragment

early 1400s

Italy, early 15th century

Medium
velvet (cut and voided); silk
Measurements
Overall: 68.6 x 40 cm (27 x 15 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Dudley P. Allen Fund 1918.316
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A vertically oriented silk velvet fragment with muted green silk threads creating a background for dark red and off-white stylized flowers repeating in staggered rows. Faint, scrolling vines weave through the green space, while floral motifs possess a raised texture. A curved cut marks the top right corner, and frayed threads line the edges. A small rectangular patch is stitched near the bottom right, interrupting the repeat of the pattern.

Velvet Fragment

early 1400s

Italy, early 15th century

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