Silk Lancé Document

Dateca. 1730

MediumSilk

DimensionsOverall (H x W): 42 3/4 x 18 3/4in. (108.6 x 47.6cm) Other (Selvedge Width): 19 1/4in. (48.9cm) Other (Design Repeat (H x W)): 18 x 9 1/2in. (45.7 x 24.1cm) Physical Description (PPI): 80 Physical Description (EPI): 112

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1969-97,1

DescriptionThe rectangular panel of magenta satin has a point repeat design of flowers and chevrons. It consists of a central medallion of a large white flower and spiky leaves with smaller flowers and leaves all coming from a single, thick stem with the roots still attached. The medallion is flanked by thin floral vines with flowers in clumps of three: green and yellow, purple and white, and magenta and white. These connect to large green and white palm or date trees, again on a single stem or trunk. The edges are bordered with flowers and a prominent lace-patterned chevron. The top and bottom edges are flat hemmed. The left and right edges are selvedges. The selvedge is held in a plain weave, 16 warps wide (1/4”). Remnants of linen tabs are present on the left and right edges. The fragment is lined with a modern exhibition lining for mounting, with a strip of Velcro across the top.
Label TextThis interesting fabric displays a transition between lace patterning (seen in the zigzags) and the beginnings of the style that focused on trees growing from islands (seen in the palm trees). Instead of being arranged in bouquets, the central three floral clusters all grow from trunks or stems.
MarkingsNo marks or inscriptions.
ProvenanceObtained by J. A. Lloyd;
Sold to CWF, 1969.