Matelasse (pieces from dress 1923.1639a)
c. 1885
Garnet velvet with moss green satin allover design of single large roses. Velvet, satin and wool.
Matelasse is Jacquard figured fabric of heavy compound weave having raised pattern as if quilted or wadded. It was made of all materials or combinations of materials
17.1 × 12 cm (6.7 × 4.7 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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