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Portiere

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-9868

Description

Rectangular, burgundy colored, double weave silk panel (Matelasse') woven with geometric and floral relief pattern of central trellis column framed by scrolling leafy vines culminating in crest. Outer border running diamonds; rope along sides; floral arches at top. Applied gimp-like edging at top and down inner edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portieres
machine-made
matelassé
silk (textile)
Curtain
Curtain, Doorway
Portiere
Portiere

Additional Identification Number

1986.1187.1X

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

96 1/2 x 50 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Donald E. Costin

Accession Number

1986.1187.1

Reference Notes

Jerde, Editor. Encyclopedia of Textiles. [No Publisher].

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