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Portiere

Herter Brothers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark red velvet fabric with intricate patterning. Top and bottom have decorative borders; top border features cream-colored designs with tassel fringe; bottom border features three horizontal strips in cream, black, and cream. The fabric titled "Portiere" is by Herter Brothers.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1878–80
Medium:
Silk velvet, cotton, wool
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
418 × 624 px
Museum record:
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