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Bolt of Gauze Fabric with Roundels

1866-1932

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Bolt of Gauze Fabric with Roundels

1866-1932

Physical Qualities Silk, 212-3/4 x 29 in. (540.6 x 73.7 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Laurance P. and Isabel S. Roberts, Baltimore
Object Number 2000.23
The length of fabric is red Chinese silk gauze with indecipherable roundels. The roundels measure 8' in diameter and are arranged alternating two across and three across (only halves of the outside roundels fit on three across). The side edges are selvages, and the top and bottom edges are torn or rough cut.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2000; Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Roberts, Baltimore

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