Costume and Textiles Woven Silk "Bizarre" pattern; double vertical serpentine rows of abstract and cornucopia shapes, intertwined with zig-zag stems and small floral sprays, echoed in ground pattern; edges trimmed with silver galloon, lined with white plain weave silk. Made in France, Europeor Italy, Europe c. 1705-10 Artist/maker unknown, French or Italian Silk damask weave with silk brocading wefts bound in twill Currently not on view 1951-98-8 Gift of Henry P. McIlhenny, 1951 |
LabelStrange and fanciful images are typical of the so-called "bizarre" silks. This example shows Asian-inspired elements in its design. The silk was probably used for church vestments; it was later assembled in its present form during the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. |
