Rectangular, double weave silk panel (Matelasse') woven in relief goemetric body of pink and green; three honeycomb columns in center framed by floral designs. Knotted fringe with tassels on one end; knotted thread on opposite end.
portieres
fringe
machine-made
matelassé
silk (textile)
Curtain
Curtain, Doorway
Portiere
Portiere
1986.828.2X
Unknown
49 (W) (inches)
Museum Accession
1986.828.2
Title Portiere Accession Number 1986.1187.1
Title Portiere Accession Number 1986.1187.2
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