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.
portieres
machine-made
matelassé
silk (textile)
Curtain
Curtain, Doorway
Portiere
Portiere
1986.1187.2X
Unknown
96 1/2 x 50 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Donald E. Costin
1986.1187.2
Jerde, Editor. Encyclopedia of Textiles. [No Publisher].
Title Portiere Accession Number 1986.828.1
Title Portiere Accession Number 1986.828.2
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