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Table Runner made from two Apparels
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Probably sleeve apparels from a dalmatic (liturgical garment worn by a deacon) appliquéd onto blue silk cut velvet. Embroidered with cartouche initials flanked by foliage arabesques containing birds and flowers in silver and gilt metallic threads. Shading done with paint. Stitches include chain, split and couching. Appliqués of yellow silk; red silk satin; white damask (abraded).
Department of Paintings Sculpture & Decorative Arts
Nettie G. Naumburg New York bequest; to the Fogg Art Museum 1930
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum Bequest of Nettie G. Naumburg
Title: Table Runner made from two Apparels
Description:
Probably sleeve apparels from a dalmatic (liturgical garment worn by a deacon) appliquéd onto blue silk cut velvet.
Embroidered with cartouche initials flanked by foliage arabesques containing birds and flowers in silver and gilt metallic threads.
Shading done with paint.
Stitches include chain, split and couching.
Appliqués of yellow silk; red silk satin; white damask (abraded).
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