Textile fragment

Textile fragment

mid 18th century

The woven gold and colorful silk threads of this textile create a motif known as rinceau. A French term for foliage, the continuous patterning of wavy stylized vines with leaves, and often with flowers or fruits, first appeared as a motif in classical antiquity.

Silk brocade with metallic threads

23 x 16 1/2 in. (58.42 x 41.91 cm)

Gift of Mrs. Homer H. Tilley

56.172

Not currently on view

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