Object Image

Panel with polychrome floral or cone forms on a gold background; complementary weft 3/1 plain weave.The panel is enclosed by four pieces of bias-woven borders flowers and birds on a metal ground. The guard strips are pierced silk satin. The entire panel is backed with a floral block print on cotton. The edge is light brown with twill woven silk fabric.

Credit: Gift of Harvey Smith...

18th century
Medium: silk, metal Technique: embroidered on plain weave
1968-87-2
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020

Where you'll find this