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.
portieres
appliqué (technique)
cotton (textile)
fringe
machine sewing (technique)
metallic (color attribute)
plush
Curtain
Curtain, Doorway
Portiere
Portiere
Unknown
85 x 29 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Barbara M. Marshall
1992.11B
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