Bolt of Fabric with Fret Motif Roundels in Gauze Technique
1866-1932
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Bolt of Fabric with Fret Motif Roundels in Gauze Technique
1866-1932
Physical Qualities
Silk, 403-3/4 x 30 in. (1025.9 x 76.2 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Laurance P. and Isabel S. Roberts, Baltimore
Object Number
2000.21
The bolt of fabric is black Chinese plain-woven silk with fret motif roundels created by gauze technique. The roundels measure 8-1/4' in diameter and are arranged alternating two across and three across (only halves of the outside roundels fit on three across). All edges are selvages, sides and ends.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2000; Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Roberts, Baltimore
Inscribed: Top and bottom selvages are woven with Chinese characters, possibly manufacturer information.
