UCONN HISTORICAL COSTUME & TEXTILE COLLECTION




1750, 18-19th c.

Fabric sample


A composite silk piece measuring 8" x 11.5"; brocade of navy blue background w/ multi-colored, discreet floral woven design; bordered by 5 narrow strips (each 1/8" wide) in blue , yellow, red, red/brown print and black. This is bordered with wide brocade frame of peach, gold, green on ivory, featuring birds and flowers in a vine; Final edge thin black cotton. Corner piece of a larger item; excellent condition: no holes, vibrant colors.




Provenance:
NA

Construction Label:
Brocade, Pieced



1993T.1750.254