Textile, Medium: silk Technique: Discontinuous supplementary weft (brocade) on a plain weave foundation with auxiliary pattern created by weft floats., Sprays of polychrome flowers and bowknots on a while background. Background is patterned with a white on white design. Both the primary and auxiliary pattern reverse in direction., England, 1740–49, woven textiles, Textile

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