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Piece of velvet

Late 15th–16th century
Medium/TechniqueSilk velvet with gold-colored metallic thread wrapped on silk core
Dimensions215 x 58 cm (84 5/8 x 22 13/16 in.)
Credit LineDenman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession number04.1629
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsTextiles
ProvenancePurchased by the donor 4500 francs
Fragment
18th century
Piece of brocade
Late 18th century
Piece of brocade
18th century
Piece of brocade
Late 17th–early 18th century
Piece of brocade
18th century
Piece of brocade
18th century
Piece of brocade
Probably 18th century
Fabric
mid-18th century
Group shot: 1986.157a-d
Mary Ruby
1924