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Coverlet of brocaded silk with brown, silver, and gilt silver threads on off white ground; floral and foliate ogival pattern. Several panels of fabric, probably originally from a dress, stitched together, lining of green linen, Venice, Italy, c. 1680, 82” x 85”, (shattering, shredding, and loose threads, seams starting to come apart up to 2.5”, broad discoloration, tears up to 2.5”, tarnish and wear) fair. Provenance: The Brooklyn Museum
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