Lambrequin

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1850-1865

GUSN

GUSN-9635

Description

Shaped; two tone red and cream silk brocatelle. Rococo style of scrolls, shells and leafy interfill. Romanesque ogee pendants and cascades finished off with complex tassels; three colored twist cord instead of tassel on center drop. Edges bound with red and cream gimp. Backed with twill weave cotton.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lambrequins (valances)
brocatelle
burlap
cotton (textile)
fringe
piecing
silk (textile)
weaving
Rococo Revival
Romanesque
Valance
Valance

Inscription

Stenciled on side: 25

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

70 x 63 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. James S. Lee

Accession Number

1931.383B

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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