Brocade
Fragment of expensive French silk brocade, - pink with leaves and flowers in green, white and brown. Hand-sewn seam at quarter of width, and another uneven tear across the centre has been sewn with a seam. Tacks still in place along seam. Said to be part of the prize from a captured French Privateer, 'Montgomery'.
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Object Details
ID: | TXT0127 |
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Collection: | Textiles |
Type: | Brocade |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Vessels: | Montgomery fl.1760-4 (privateer) ? |
Date made: | circa 1760 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 455 x 173 mm |