Matelasse (pieces from dress 1923.1639a)
1880–1890
- 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.)
- Genre
- Textile
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
costume - weavingcostumeTextileweaving - velvetweaving