Fragment

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Roughly circular fragment of dark blue satin embroidered with multicolored silks in design of cloud motif, leaves, lotus, bats etc. with central circular flower. Incomplete design cut from larger pieces.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. James W. Pinchot
19th century
Accession Number
1896-17-12
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
embroidery & stitching
Fragment
Medium
Medium: silk Technique: embroidered in satin and knot stitches on satin weave
Dimensions
H x W: 12.7 × 14 cm (5 in. × 5 1/2 in.)
made in
China
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Textiles Department
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Record ID
chndm_1896-17-12
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq4ea8debd2-aab7-4e33-a3a5-b5ff3562d37c
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