Name/Title

Tapestry

Entry/Object ID

1986.675

Description

Roman church brocade lined with pink silk. Attached note dated 1903: "Church brocade brought from Rome by Mildred Lee, daughter of Gen. R.E.Lee." Silk woven fabric with metallic detail backed with faded red silk. Brocade fabric trimmed in metallic ribbon along edge. Silk appears to have been of fine high quality fabric but has deteriorated over time. Embroidered floral motif.