Fringe
Unknown Artist
ca. 1750
Medium
Silk and metal thread
Dimensions
L. 9 x W. 2 1/4 inches 22.9 x 5.7 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
36.90.1982
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Fringe*, crafted around 1750 by an unknown Italian artisan, exemplifies the refined artistry of 18th-century European textiles Measuring just 9 inches long and 2¼ inches wide, this slender trim was designed to embellish the edges of garments, upholstery, or curtains, adding a touch of opulence to everyday luxury. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts, it was generously gifted by The United Piece Dye Works in 6, preserving a fragment of Italy's textile heritage. Woven from shimmering silk and intricate metal threads, the frin...