Strip
Unknown Artist
17th century
Dimensions
L. 14 3/4 x W. 3 inches (37.5 x 7.6 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Embroidered
Culture
German or Central European
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1909
Accession Number
09.50.76
Art Historical Context
This delicate embroidered strip, hailing from 17th-century Germany or Central Europe, exemplifies the craftsmanship of Baroque-era textiles. Measuring just 14¾ by 3 inches, this narrow panel likely served as a decorative border for garments, altar cloths, or household linens, showcasing the era's fascination with opulent surface decoration. Acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art through Rogers Fund in 190, it resides in the European Sculpture andative Arts collection, highlighting the museum's commitment to preserving everyday artistry. Embroiderers of this period employed intricate stitc...