Matelasse (pieces from dress 1923.1639a)

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Matelasse (pieces from dress 1923.1639a)

Place

France (Object made in:)

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Made 1880–1890

Medium

Garnet velvet with moss green satin allover design of single large roses. Velvet, satin and wool. Matelasse is Jacquard figured fabric of heavy compound weave having raised pattern as if quilted or wadded. It was made of all materials or combinations of materials

Dimensions

17.1 × 12 cm (6 3/4 × 4 3/4 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Eugene, Charles and Edward Pike

Reference Number

1923.1639c

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