712.
Piece of Damask Silk; ground, crimson; pattern, flowers and vases in white and green. Italian, 17th century. 8 feet 9 inches by 1 foot 9 inches.
Rich in substance, and intended for hangings in state rooms.
713.
Skirt of a Lady's Dress; white silk embroidered with flowers in coloured silks, and gold and silver. Chinese, 18th century. 3 feet.
Though well done, and by a Chinese hand, very likely at Canton
or Macao, for some European lady, it is far behind, in beauty, the Chinese
piece No. 792.
714.
Christening Cloak of yellow silk damask; pattern, bunches of flowers. Lucca, 17th century. 7 feet 10 inches by 5 feet.
Like other such cloaks, or scarves, it has its running string, and is
of a fine rich texture.
715.
Piece of Silk Damask; ground, dove-coloured white; pattern, large foliage in pale green. Italian, 18th century. 4 feet 8 inches by 3 feet 8 inches.
A fine material, and the bold design well brought out.
716.
Christening Cloak of pink satin damask. Italian, 18th century. 4 feet 8 inches by 4 feet 6 inches.
The little sprigs of fruits and flowers are well arranged; and the
pomegranate is discernible among them.
