2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Textile fragment.

Gown Fragment

Date1740-1760

MediumSilk damask

DimensionsOL: 29"; OW 14 1/4"

Credit LineGift of the Estate of Henry Ginsburg

Object number2009-64

DescriptionTwo-color salmon and gold silk damask that was once part of a gown skirt or petticoat. Woven design consists of a scrolling floral pattern, not a full repeat. Textile is an irregularly-shaped piece with striped dark blue and gold silk selvage along right edge. Small piece of white glazed linen stitched to the reverse. Once part of gown worn in New York, accession number 1985-143.