Italian - Motif for Application, possibly 1700-1800

Italian

Motif for Application with Armorial Shield, possibly 1700-1800

Silk tabby applied on silk tabby embroidered with silk and metal yarns , 78.7 x 59.7 cm (31 x 23 1/2 in.)

Commentary

Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.