Fragment

Art Historical Context

This delicate *Fragment* is a fine example of 19th-century German embroidery crafted in silk on silk—a luxurious medium that highlights the exquisite skill of anonymous artisans. Measuring just 6½ by 18½ inches, this textile remnant likely originated from a larger decorative piece, such as a table covering, garment panel, or ecclesiastical textile, common in European households and churches of the era. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1909 and now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, it exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship pres...