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'.

Object Details

ID: TXT0127
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
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