Galloon
Unknown Artist
18th–19th century
Dimensions
a) L. 23 3/4 x W. 1 7/8 inches 60.3 x 4.8 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
36.90.1537a
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art where you'll find this exquisite *Galloon*, a finely crafted textile trimming from 18th–19th Italy. Created by an unknown artist, narrow band measures 23 3/4 by 1 7/8 inches (60.3 x 4.8 cm) and exemplifies the intricate artistry of Italian textile production during a period of opulent fashion and interior design. Gifted to the Museum in 1936 by The Piece Dye Works, it the enduring appeal of these decorative elements. Galloon, a type of ornamental braid or lace with raised edges, was prized in Europe for ad...