Detail View: The AMICA Library: Baroque Revival Velvet Panel

AMICA ID: 
MIA_.97.113.2
AMICA Library Year: 
1999
Object Type: 
Textiles
Creator Name: 
Prelle
Creator Nationality: 
European; French
Creator Role: 
artist
Creator Dates/Places: 
active 19th century
Creator Active Date: 
19th century
Creator Name-CRT: 
Prelle
Creator Name: 
Gillow & Co.
Creator Nationality: 
European; French
Creator Role: 
manufacturer
Creator Name-CRT: 
Gillow & Co.
Title: 
Baroque Revival Velvet Panel
View: 
Front
Creation Date: 
1876
Creation Start Date: 
1876
Creation End Date: 
1876
Materials and Techniques: 
velvet, satin
Classification Term: 
velvets
Creation Place: 
Lyons
Dimensions: 
L.78 x W.41-1/2 in.
Component Measured: 
overall, height=length
Measurement Unit: 
in
AMICA Contributor: 
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Owner Location: 
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
ID Number: 
97.113.2
Credit Line: 
The Tess E. Armstrong Fund
Rights: 
Context: 

Using historical design motifs as inspiration for contemporary expression is an age-old practice. The 19th century designers who created this fabric were inspired by the bold, baroque designs of the 18th century. This particular velvet is made up of a central panel and two border panels. The units, designed to complement each other, were made so they could accommodate a variety of room configurations.

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