Fringe

Art Historical Context

Step into the refined world of 19th-century European decorative arts with *Fringe*, a delicate cotton trimming that exemplifies the era's exquisite craftsmanship. Measuring just 11¼ x 5½ inches (28.6 x 14.0 cm), this small yet striking piece was acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1908 and now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts. As a textile trimming, it would have served as an elegant border for garments, upholstery, or curtains, adding texture and movement through its loose, threaded edges. In the 19th century, such fringes were ...