Fragment

Art Historical Context

This delicate *Fragment*, a 19th-century German textile, showcases the exquisite needlework traditions of its era. Crafted from silk and wool it measures a slender 5 5/8 x 33 inches (14.3 x 83.8 cm), suggesting once formed part of a larger decorative band, border, or garment trimming. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's of European Sculpture and Decor Arts (acquired through the Rogers Fund in 9), this piece exemplifies the precision and artistry of anonymous makers whose skills adorned homes and wardrobes across Europe. Embroidered textiles like this were a hallmark of 19th-century Ger...