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Portiere

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1895-1920

GUSN

GUSN-9867

Description

Rectangular; gold plush on front, peachy-tan on back. Pleated top gathered onto six hooks. Hemmed edges. Green metallic thread embroidery helix floral border along one side and across bottom; cross-tie with rings woven with fringe on back of same.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portieres
appliqué (technique)
cotton (textile)
fringe
machine sewing (technique)
metallic (color attribute)
plush
Curtain
Curtain, Doorway
Portiere
Portiere

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

85 x 29 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Barbara M. Marshall

Accession Number

1992.11B

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