Runner, composed of three sewn-together fragments with different designs
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
Runner, made from three sewn-together and silver-threaded inserts and borders composed of countless fragments of velours ciselé with two different designs. Design of the central field: rows of floral branches, flanked by slightly different floral branches, above which similar slightly different floral branches; between the rows downward-leaning placed in rows alternating floral branches in brown/purple on a golden-yellow ground. Design of the side pieces similar but slightly larger scale. Lining of pink linen. Written on the back of the lining: A1-3/6 550,- and 47579B. Pinned paper note with the letters AB. Condition: central field fair; side pieces poor.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description