Matelasse (pieces from dress 1923.1639a)
c. 1885
Accession Number
159372
Medium
Garnet velvet with moss green satin allover design of single large roses. Velvet, satin and wool. Matelasse is Jacquard figured fabric of heavy compound weave having raised pattern as if quilted or wadded. It was made of all materials or combinations of materials
Dimensions
17.1 × 12 cm (6 3/4 × 4 3/4 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)
Classification
textile
Credit Line
Gift of Eugene, Charles and Edward Pike
