by Century (3)
Africa Anonymous,
Curtain, 1850-1900
Silk
94 in. x 61 1/2 in. (238.76 cm x 156.21 cm)
Curtain, 1850-1900
Silk
94 in. x 61 1/2 in. (238.76 cm x 156.21 cm)
Object Type:
Textile
Technique:
Sewing
Credit Line:
Gift of Ms. Kate Fowler
Accession Number:
T812
Medium
Yellow silk brocaded with metal threads and purple and yellow warp patterned silk.
Object Description
Long Tunisian yellow silk curtain with a central floral panel, flanked by widths of striped fabric. Made in Damascus. Used for wedding ceremonies.
Provenance
Fowler collection, acquired in 1913 (Vollmer report, 2/98).
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- Misc. Decorative Furnishings
- Panels
- Textiles - African Art: Textiles
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