Matelasse (pieces from dress 1923.1639a)

Art Institute of Chicago

Matelasse (pieces from dress 1923.1639a)

France

Date
c. 1885
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
Culture
France
Department
Textiles
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

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Object type
AAT300014063

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