Minneapolis Institute of Art

Band

Italy

Date

17th century

Medium

Linen, silk, appliqué embroidery on knotted net, lace

Department

European Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

It is quite possible that this panel was originally part of a valance or bed curtain. At this period beds were important and expensive pieces of furniture which were decorated with elaborate textiles for added warmth, privacy and, of course, as a display of conspicuous consumption. Italy, Europe

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