Who created "Fragment of dress silk"?

Fragment of dress silk was created by Anna Maria Garthwaite in ca. 1745.

When was "Fragment of dress silk" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1745.

What medium is "Fragment of dress silk"?

Fragment of dress silk is Silk, plain weave, brocaded.

Is "Fragment of dress silk" in the public domain?

Yes, Fragment of dress silk is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Fragment of dress silk

Anna Maria Garthwaite

ca. 1745

Medium

Silk, plain weave, brocaded

Dimensions

Overall: 36 x 10 1/2 in. (91.4 x 26.7 cm)

Classification

Textiles-Woven

Culture

British, London, Spitalfields

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Titi Halle, 2010

Accession Number

2010.500.6

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of 18-century British fashion with this exquisite *Fragment of Dress Silk* by Anna Maria Garthwaite, 1745. A leading textile designer from London's vibrant Spitalfields weaving district, Garthwaite was renowned for her innovative floral patterns that captured the Rococo spirit of natural elegance and luxury. This piece, measuring 36 x 10½ inches, exemplifies the height of English silk production, gifted to the Metropolitan Museum of Art by T Halle in 2010Crafted in silk with a plain weave foundation and brocaded technique, the fabric features supplementary weft thre...

Fragment of dress silk

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