Salesman's Sample

Probably France, Lyon

Date

1780-1810

Medium

Silk, plain weave with supplementary patterning warps, supplementary patterning wefts, and two color supplementary pile warps forming cut solid velvet; appliquéd with linen, knotted netting; embroidered with silk floss and yarns in outline, satin, padded satin, single satin and stem stitches; couching and French knots

Dimensions

29.2 × 19.3 cm (11 1/2 × 7 5/8 in.)

Department

Textiles

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland