8630.
Fragment of Silk Damask; ground, red; pattern, foliage and flowers in green, with animals, alternately in gold and dark blue. Italian, late 14th century. 5 inches by 4 inches.
Though the materials be thin, the design is interesting and displays
taste. The animals, seemingly fawns, are lodged, but so sparingly was
the gold bestowed upon its cotton thread that it has almost entirely
disappeared from the would-be golden deer.
8631.
Fragment of Silk Damask; ground, deep purple; pattern, a circle inclosing a heart-shaped floral ornament, in red, with an indistinct ornament, once gold. South of Spain, 14th century. 6-1/4 inches by 5-1/2 inches.
The colours of what may have been a rich stuff, as well as the
brightness of the gold, are much dulled.
8632.
Piece of Silk Damask; ground, pale yellow; pattern, vine-leaves and grapes, with the letter A, all in light purple. Italian, late 14th century. 11-3/4 inches by 3 inches.
One of those cheerful designs which are to be found in this collection;
and had the specimen been larger, very likely an M would
have been shown under the A.
8633.
Piece of Silk Damask; ground, purple; pattern, within interlacing strapwork forming a square, two parrots addorsed alternating with two dogs addorsed, all yellow, with ornamentations of small circles and flowers, once gold, but
