Italian, Venice
Cushion Covers, 19th century
Silk brocade , Vertical repeat: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
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Two rectangular white silk cushion covers with a thick blue border around the edges and a thinner rectangular border that surrounds the white centers. The silk is brocaded with black stars that are evenly spread along the covers. The covers have several brown stains on them.
Veronese Room
Commentary
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