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Accession Number 1970.21.28 Title Brocaded fragment Category Textileworking Tools & Equipment Object Type fragment, textile Date Made 1701-1800 Place Made Europe: Portugal, Europe, Spain Culture European; European Cultural Region European Gender and Age not applicable Materials and Techniques silk; woven, satin Measurements overall: 26 x 20.5 cm Description

Rectangular textile fragment with selvedge on one short side. Fragment features yellow parrot, and human figure with a dog in stylized landscape with fountain in browns, yellows, blue, tan, white, and dark greens…

Rectangular textile fragment with selvedge on one short side. Fragment features yellow parrot, and human figure with a dog in stylized landscape with fountain in browns, yellows, blue, tan, white, and dark greens brocaded on off-white satin background. Mostly coloured silk, and some metallic threads. Selvedge features lengthwise green and off-white stripes.

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