1952 Collotype Chenille Brocade Textile Portugal Andalusia Spain Fabric XDD7

This is an original 1952 color collotype of a chenille brocade textile which feature a figure smoking a pipe in the bottom right corner. The fabric in this piece was originally from Portugal or the region of Andalusia, Spain. It was created around 1700 AD. A brocade is a type of richly decorated shuttle-woven fabric and is usually made of colored silks.

CONDITION

This 59+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there are several small dark spots found throughout the margins of this piece.

• Product Type: Original Collotype; Color
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 9 inches; 19 x 23 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Espana, Cloth, Weaving

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