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Woven sample

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square piece of fabric with frayed edges, predominantly dark blue-purple color with a lighter purple background; diamond-shaped pattern formed by lines with circular motifs; circular motifs contain a four-lobed design; diamond shapes contain a four-leaf design; additional four-leaf designs at intersections and corners; small white border around fabric. Woven sample by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silk and wool, Damask, woven
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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