Fringe
Unknown Artist
late 19th century
Dimensions
L. 8 1/4 x W. 5/8 inches 21.0 x 1.6 cm
Classification
Textiles-Trimmings
Culture
Italian
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of The United Piece Dye Works, 1936
Accession Number
36.90.1782
Art Historical Context
This delicate fringe, hailing from late 19-century Italy, exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of European textile trimmings during a golden age of decorative arts. Measuring just 8¼ inches long and ⅝ inch wide (21 x 1.6 cm), this slender piece was likely designed as an elegant edging for garments, upholstery, or furnishings, adding a touch of opulence to everyday luxury. Its presence in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts underscores the period's fascination with intricate details that elevated interiors and fashion. In the context of Italy's r...