Pale Green Rose Pink Silk Velvet Fragment

Empire / Regency · 1800s · French

This silk velvet textile fragment displays a sophisticated Empire period design featuring alternating vertical bands of pattern. One band contains a delicate lattice of small geometric motifs, while the adjacent band showcases flowing floral sprays with roses and foliage connected by graceful swags or garlands. The velvet pile creates subtle tonal variations within the pale green ground, while the floral elements are rendered in soft rose pink and cream with golden accents. The precise registration of the repeating pattern and the refined scale of the motifs indicate high-quality French silk production typical of early 19th-century luxury textiles used for furnishing or formal garments.