Though of a poor silk, the design is pretty, and tells of the coast of Syria, where many of the looms were kept at work for European use.
7091.
Silk and Gold Damask; ground, purple; pattern, fleurs-de-lis in gold. Sicilian, late 14th century. 4 inches square.
Done, as was often the case, for French royalty, or some one of French princely blood, at Palermo, and sent to France. The stuff is rich, and well sprinkled with the royal golden flower.
7092.
Silk Damask; ground, amber (once crimson); pattern, a diaper of flowers and leaves, in yellow. Sicilian, late 14th century. 9 inches by 5¼ inches broad.
Of a quiet and pleasing kind of design, showing something like a couple of letters in the hearts of two of its flowers.