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The fabric is brocaded. The technique of brocading allowed different colours to be introduced into the pattern of a fabric in specific, sometimes very small areas. It was a more laborious process for the weaver than using patterning wefts running from selvedge to selvedge, but the resulting effect could be much more varied and lively. In this period of the 18th century, there was a fashion for the patterns in woven silks to simulate real trimmings, like fur and lace, as if they were trailing over the surface of the fabric.","physicalDescription":"Dress fabric, from a petticoat, of brocaded silk with a ribbon pattern in lace and leopard skin. Shows traces of pleats. The ground has an additional flushing warp forming a ribbed effect. Each flushing warp floats over 11 threads and is bound by the next three. The ground of the lace meander is brocaded with red silk and the flowers in white silk and white silk frisé. The furry meander is carried out in several shades of buff silk and black. 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