Passementerie

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum Art's European Sculpture andative Arts collection, *Passementerie* is exquisite 19th-century textile, likely of European origin. This small, square panel—measuring just 5¼ x 5¼ inches (13.3 x 13.3 cm)—showcases the artistry of an unknown maker through its canvas foundation embellished with shimmering metal threads and colorful beads. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 8, it exemplifies the craftsmanship of passementerie, ornamental trims prized for enhancing garments, upholstery, and interiors. In the opulent world of 19th-century Europe, passementerie tran...