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1 semicircular brocaded silk dress panel in pink & green meandering floral, cream & floral sprig stripe on pink ground, lining of turquoise silk taffeta, impression/discoloration at straight edge suggests former lace trim, France, 1770-1780s, 43.25” x 68”, (moderate fading, scattered pinholes & tiny stains, few light stains to 1”, moderate discoloration & minor shatter esp. hem) good; 1 panel of brocaded silk & silver metallic thread w/ polychrome floral pattern on tan & blue horizontal stripe ground, 2 seamed loom widths, applied border of silver galloon & passementerie, lining of tangerine silk, Italy, 1730s, modified 20th c, 41.5” x 39”, (broad tarnish & discoloration, shatter) fair. Provenance: Brooklyn Museum
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