Table scarf of ribbed salmon colored silk brocaded in silver and pewter and gold metallic threads

Title
Table scarf of ribbed salmon colored silk brocaded in silver and pewter and gold metallic threads
LC Subject
textiles (visual works)
Description
Table scarf of ribbed salmon colored silk brocaded in silver and pewter and gold metallic threads in a decorative, scrolling floral design; some threads are flat; ends are finished with 2" heavy fringe of silver braid; backed with salmon colored silk.
Provenance
Source of acquisition: Department Purchase
Motif
Decorative floral design
Work Type
tea cloths
Location
France
Date
1701/1800
Identifier
1900.034.002
Rights
In Copyright
License
Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Material
Silk Metallic Threads
Technique
Brocaded with metallic threads Metallic fringe
Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Primary Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Institution
Oregon State University
Note
Purchased from Dalva Bros. in New York for $25.00. Dalva Brothers specializes in 18th century decorative arts. http://www.dalvabrothers.com/