Floorcover

Dateearly 16th Century

MediumVelvets

Dimensions105 1/2 inches × 193 inches (267.97 × 490.22 cm)

ClassificationsTextiles

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Welker

Terms

Object number48.137

DescriptionSummer carpet of cut, voided red and blue velvet, white satin and silver threads. Woven in four widths with border. Field: 190 octagonal star medallions enclosing tulips and carnations separated by cross motifs of plant forms and rosettes. Border: octagonal star medallions with tulips and hyacinths, separated by double carnations.

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