Galloon
Unknown Artist
18th–19th century
Dimensions
L. 20 1/2 x W. 1 1/4 inches (52.1 x 3.2 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Trimmings
Culture
Italian or French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen, 1929
Accession Number
29.64.17
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Galloon*, a finely crafted textile trimming from the 18th–19th, hails from either Italy or, regions renowned for their mastery of decorative lace and braidwork. Measuring just 20½ inches long and 1¼ inches wide, this narrow strip exemplifies the intricate artistry of European textiles, likely woven with metallic threads or silk to create a luxurious, durable edging. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts—gifted by Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen in 1929—it showcases the opulence of period fashion and furnishings. The piece prominently feat...