Cord
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Trimmings
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1908
Accession Number
08.103.670
Art Historical Context
This exquisite silk cord, crafted by an unknown French artist in the 19th century exemplifies the refined artistry of European textile trimmings. Measuring just 8½ inches (21.6 cm), it belongs to the Textiles-Trimmings classification in Metropolitan Museum of Art's Sculpture and Decorative Arts, acquired through the Rogers Fund in 8. Such cords were essential decorative elements, often used embellish garments, upholstery, or furnishings, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship of France's renowned silk industry. In 19th-century France, production flourished in Lyon, the epicenter of luxurious...