Italian - Wall Upholstery Fragments, late 18th century

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This is a square yellow fragment from the wall covering in the Yellow Room. The yellow-on-yellow fabric has a floral pattern in a vertical repeat. At the lower corner to our right, a small section of fabric has been cut out.  

Italian

Wall Upholstery Fragments, late 18th century

Silk damask, Vertical repeat: 28 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. (72.4 x 74.9 cm)

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