Fragment of Spitalfields Silk

Cleveland Museum of Art

Beige-colored rectangular silk textile with a repeating floral pattern in shades of dark brown and gray. The floral design features curved stems with leaves and flowers arranged in a curved, wavy lines that alternate in direction. The background of the fabric has a subtle sheen, suggesting it is made of silk. The fabric's edges are slightly frayed and uneven, indicating it is a fragment. The pattern is dense and intricate, with no visible gaps or plain sections. The overall effect is one of ornate, Victorian-era style decoration. Fragment of Spitalfields Silk.