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Textile, Striped Moire

Date1750-1800

OriginEurope, France

MediumSilk and linen (bast fiber)

Dimensions25" (selvage width) X 117 1/2" long

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1955-196,2A

DescriptionThis is a length of a silk-face textile woven with 3 1/4"-wide shaded blue and white stripes alternating against solid yellow 5-inch wide stripes in ribbed tabby weave with heavier natural linen wefts. There are three blue stripes per selvage width. The textile is finished in a moired (watered) effect. Both selvages are present, and yellow silk sewing threads remain along one selvage from previously being stitched together into a wide curtain. Some holes and tears are evident. Both ends are turned up but not hemmed, with raw edges.
Label TextThis type of textile was most often used as a furnishing textile in an elegant setting. In fact, this piece and a matching panel were once stitched together to form a large curtain for a window or tall bedstead. Evidence still remains of yellow silk sewing threads along the edges.