the wire itself being stitched to its grounding by thin linen thread. The large and small squares, as well as the borders, are executed in gold-twisted thread, very poor of its kind. The glittering effect of the pure metal-wire is very telling.
8582.
Piece of Silk Damask; ground, crimson; pattern, conventional peacocks and foliage, in yellow. Syrian, 13th century. 13 inches by 9-1/2 inches.
A good design bestowed upon very thin materials.
8583.
Portion of Gold Tissue; ground, light crimson, now quite faded, edged green; pattern, a diaper of inter-*lacing strap-work. English or French, 13th century. 2-1/2 inches by 1-1/2 inches.
8584.
Portion of Gold Tissue; ground, green, edged crimson; pattern, lozenge-shaped diaper in gold. English or French, 13th century. 7-1/2 inches by 1 inch.
8585.
Portion of Gold Tissue; ground, green, now quite faded; pattern, in gold, almost all worn away, a lozenge diaper. English or French, 13th century. 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches.
This, as well as the other two pieces immediately preceding, were
woven by female hands for the binding of the hair.
