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Historic Textile Fragments

A collection of textile fragments featuring intricate patterns, floral motifs, and variations in color from cultures such as India and Italy, spanning centuries.

Textile, Medium: cotton Technique: resist-printed on plain weave, Simple floral motif within a grid of S-shapes and rosettes. White design on blue ground., India, 15th-18th century, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Textile
Textile, Medium: cotton Technique: resist-printed on plain weave, Simple floral motif within a grid of S-shapes and rosettes. White design on blue ground., India, 15th-18th century, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Textile
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USA, Utah, Monument Valley. Navajo rug at the Navajo Tribal Park in Monument Valley, Utah.Wrapper (Skirt), 20th century, 71 x 54 in. (180.34 x 137.16 cm), Cotton, metallic thread, Nigeria, 20th centurySample ca. 1840 French, Mulhouse. Sample. French, Mulhouse. ca. 1840. Cotton. Textiles-PrintedTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. Silk, 23 1/2 x 9 in. (59.7 x 22.9 cm). 1948-1959Fragment black Zijddamast ,, 1750 A fragment of black damask. The striped soil has a pattern of flower branches and leaves. Germany silk. cotton (textile) damask A fragment of black damask. The striped soil has a pattern of flower branches and leaves. Germany silk. cotton (textile) damaskFace veil, early 20th century, 27 x 20 in. (68.58 x 50.8 cm), Horsehair, cotton, mother-of-pearl; needlework, Uzbekistan, 20th centuryFragment, Medium: silk Technique: woven, Sprays of small flowers in polychrome silk on a dark blue ribbed background., France, late 19th century, woven textiles, FragmentTo peel. Brand: WH114WH 2OONL., Anonymous, c. 1800 - c. 1899 Napkin made of white linen with a peel pattern, brand WH 114 Wh 2oonl. Netherlands (possibly) linen (material) Napkin made of white linen with a peel pattern, brand WH 114 Wh 2oonl. Netherlands (possibly) linen (material)Machine Lace Bed Canopy and Pillow Slips, early 19th century (after 1810). France, early 19th century (Empire Period, 1804-1815). Cotton embroidery on cotton hexagonal mesh; average: 209.6 x 241.3 cm (82 1/2 x 95 in.).Velvet Fragment in Two Pieces, 1300s. Iran or Iraq, 14th century. Velvet, lancé, silk and Cyprian gold around silk core; overall: 28.6 x 21.3 cm (11 1/4 x 8 3/8 in.); mounted: 35.6 x 28.3 cm (14 x 11 1/8 in.).Pellet Pattern Napkin, Anonymous, 1797 Napkin from white Linnamast with peel pattern, marked with blue cross stitch "EBC 12.79". England (possibly) linen (material) Napkin from white Linnamast with peel pattern, marked with blue cross stitch "EBC 12.79". England (possibly) linen (material)Fragment (Italy); silkMan's cloth, 20th century, 112 1/2 x 77 3/4 in. (285.75 x 197.49 cm), Synthetic, cotton; strip woven, supplementary weft patterning, Ghana, 20th century, The Ewe people include several distinct cultural groups, two of which have significant Kente traditions. The Ewe Anlo produce a cloth that is very different from the Asante or the Ewe Adangbe styles. Eliminating the blocks and stripes of color, Anlo weavers float typical Ewe motifs, such as umbrellas, hands, combs, and drums, on a plain ground or on a surface of subtle striping. Strips containing imagery alternate with strips segmented by narrow color bars. The effect conveys a sense of lightness and spontaneity that contrasts dramatically with the precision of the traditional basket weave layout of the other groups.Textile swatch, Deerfield Society of Blue and White Needlework, (Deerfield, Massachusetts, USA, 1896-1926), Deerfield, Massachusetts, USA, 1910-20, Textile swatchHandkerchief (USA); cottonFragment (Dress Fabric). Italy. Date: 1601-1650. Dimensions: 22.2 x 13.7 cm (8 3/4 x 5 3/8 in.). Velvet. Origin: Italy. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Handkerchief third quarter 19th century American. Handkerchief 169716Textile Fragment 18th century. Textile Fragment 448148Ribbon French 19th century View more. Ribbon. French. 19th century. Textiles-TrimmingsPart of a Skirt (Ghagra), 1800s - early 1900s. India, Cutch, 19th - early 20th century. Embroidery, silk thread on silk ground; overall: 75.6 x 46.4 cm (29 3/4 x 18 1/4 in.).Laces, 20th century. Burano stitch (Punto Burano) lace mitaines gloves, School of Burano, beginning 1900's.Loper.Runner of wool, machine knotted, pink necklace. Design: Midfield: pattern of windows filled by Greek cross in gray / brown on brown fond. Edge "Eggplant-colored running dog with brick red fillings on a brown fond on three sides. On a long side a border of narrow tires. In the back in white woven: k.v.t./20485. Origin: see BK-1998-41-a, b, c.Textile (USA); cottonTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. Silk, a: 26 x 35 1/2 in. (66 x 90.2 cm). 1948-1959Scarf isolated on the white backgroundPhoto album Swedish artists with 50 photos, L.J. Hartkamp, various manufacturers, 1860 - 1900 Photo album with 25 sheets with a total of 50 photos, all cartes-de-visiting. The album contains portraits of Swedish actors, actresses, singers and singers including Elise Hwasser, Victor Hartman and Charlotte Strandberg. photographic support. cardboard. leather. metal albumen print historical persons. portrait of actor, actress. portrait of opera-singer. adult man. adult womanHeadshawl (Kesrowan), c. 1940, 70 x 78 1/2 in. (177.8 x 199.4 cm) (without fringe), Silk, metallic threads, Syria, 20th centuryRood-wit geblokt gordijn.Curtain of red-white checkered silk with a frowned head. At the rear at the top a coarse linen edge with copper rings. A string is attached to a curtain ring at the end.Zijddamast in Wijnrood with a pattern of a diamond layout by ermine draperies ,, 1800 - 1900 Ten fragments of silk dam mast in wine red with a pattern of a diamond layout through ermine draperies, tied three times and with hanging brushes and with a basket of roses in the middle. The Zijddamast comes from the Palace on Dam Square. France (possibly) silk damask / twill Ten fragments of silk dam mast in wine red with a pattern of a diamond layout through ermine draperies, tied three times and with hanging brushes and with a basket of roses in the middle. The Zijddamast comes from the Palace on Dam Square. France (possibly) silk damask / twillTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). Textile Swatches, 1948-1959. 81 silk; 19 metal, (a) - (c): 8 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. (21.3 x 11.4 cm). 1948-1959Handkerchief (USA); cottonFragment majolica plate, blue on white, chessplate decor, plate crockery holder soil find ceramic earthenware glaze, baked underside covered with fairly clear lead glaze. Polychrome. Italian Dutch decor. Possibly entirely monochrome archeology Rotterdam decorate serving food Italy archaeological find in the soil Rotterdam 1917.Fragment; silkVintage woolen pillowcases with handmade embroideryInsertion Made 1850-1900 England. Cotton, machine-made net; embroidered with cotton and linen in darning and wave filling stitches .Fragments, Medium: silk, metallic Technique: woven velvet, Gold background with all-over repeat of imbricated tear-drop or scale motif in red velvet. The pieces are shaped as if they were once part of a chausable., 16th-17th century, woven textiles, FragmentsGift boxes with tied ribbons paper vertical view holiday conceptHexagonal decorations on the vault of the triumphal arch, ca 20 AD, Les Antiques, entrance to the Roman archaeological site of Glanum, Saint-Remy-de-Provence, France.flat lay delicious dessert arrangementSample (Dress Trimming). England or France. Date: 1815-1835. Dimensions: 20.32 × 39.37 cm (8 × 15 1/2 in.). Silk, plain weave; appliquéd with silk, plain weaves, edged with silk, satin weaves; turned and padded (cotton) hem. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Textile Swatch , 1950s to 1960s. Silk, 23 x 9 in. (58.4 x 22.9 cm). 1950s to 1960sTable Cover, 20th century, 26 1/2 x 23 5/8in. (67.3 x 60cm), Cotton, embroidery, China, 20th centuryCase for a set of manicure accessoriesHandkerchief (One Half) Made 1840-1870 France. Silk, plain weave; brocaded .Red sofa Contemporary style in vintage roomCoverlet Made 1830-1850 New Hampshire. Cotton, linen, and wool, plain weave with supplementary patterning wefts (overshot); one loom width .Textile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. 83 wool, 17 silk, 24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm). 1948-1959MANGA DE CHAQUETA CON BOTONES - SIGLO XX. Author: DOMENICO GNOLI (1933-1970).Sari, 19th century, L.227 x W.48 in., silk; needlework, India, 19th centurySkirt, 20th century, 37 1/2 x 27 3/4 in. (95.25 x 70.49 cm), Cotton, beads (glass); needlework, Vietnam, 20th centuryBedWoven sheet. Culture: American. Dimensions: 88 1/4 x 63 in. (224.2 x 160 cm). Maker: Lucy Byington. Date: ca. 1810-20. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Chalice Veil Made into a Cushion 18th century Italian. Chalice Veil Made into a Cushion. Italian. 18th century. Silk; metal. Textiles-EmbroideredTextile (France); silk, metallic thread; Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg; 1938-82-57-dWall Hanging Composed of Five Panels Made 1850-1875 Uzbekistan. Silk, cotton, warp-faced plain weave; warp-dyed (ikat) .CILICIOS. Location: CONVENTO DE SAN CLEMENTE-MUSEO. Toledo. SPAIN.Textile Swatch Textile Swatch, 1950s to 1960s. Silk, 22 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (57.2 x 36.8 cm). 1950s to 1960sTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. Silk, a-f: 15 x 3 1/4 in. (38.1 x 8.3 cm). 1948-1959Detail of a fashionable pair of destroyed jeans, Bavaria, Germany, EuropeTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. 71 silk; 20 metal; 9 nylon, largest component (a): 21 x 18 1/2 in. (53.3 x 47 cm). 1948-1959Sampler 19th century German. Sampler 228623Textile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. Silk, a: 42 1/2 x 25 3/4 in. (108 x 65.4 cm). 1948-1959Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. Indian Market, Navajo rugCeremonial Bed Sheet, 1920-1930, 81 1/2 x 55in. (207 x 139.7cm), cotton, silk, Turkey, 20th centuryA fragment of ancient handmade fabric with drawings A fragment of ancient fabric with a beautiful pattern, made on a handmade loom. Copyright: xZoonar.com/GalinaxxTolochkox 13551042Sample early 19th century French. Sample 219322Textile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). Textile Swatches, 1948-1959. Silk and metallic threads, (a) - (f): 13 1/2 x 8 in. (34.3 x 20.3 cm). 1948-1959Altar Cloth 19th century Japan. Altar Cloth 73689Panel Made 1860-1880 England. .Sector of a parasoldek of dark blue cotton, with a border of Batist embroidered with wold wire, c. 1885 - c. 1900 Sector of a parasold deck of dark blue cotton, with a border of Batist embroidered with wold wire. Nijmegenfrance whole: Cotton (textile). Rand: Cotton (textile). Embroidery Rand: Wool embroidering Sector of a parasold deck of dark blue cotton, with a border of Batist embroidered with wold wire. Nijmegenfrance whole: Cotton (textile). Rand: Cotton (textile). Embroidery Rand: Wool embroideringEurope, Ireland, Killarney. Famous Blarney Woollen Mills, traditional Irish knitwear. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators.Elegant silk male tie ( necktie ) on whiteCotton () Sandlk with burgundy/blue diamond pattern on a white stock; Bie on two sides with a red silk strap, anonymous Cotton () Sandlk with burgundy/blue diamond pattern on a white stock; Banned on two sides with a red silk strap. cotton (textile). silk Cotton () Sandlk with burgundy/blue diamond pattern on a white stock; Banned on two sides with a red silk strap. cotton (textile). silkScarf, 25 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (64.77 x 34.93 cm) (including tassels), Cotton, silk, metal, sequins, ChinaShawl 1840s probably French. Shawl 123184Textile Swatch Textile Swatch, 1950s to 1960s. Silk, 22 x 12 3/4 in. (55.9 x 32.4 cm). 1950s to 1960sflat lay monochromatic colored clothsFriendship Blanket. Date/Period: 1895/1905. Wool, beads, silk ribbon. Width: 68 in. Height: 62.625 in. Author: UNKNOWN.Sample Book (France); paper, silkSample early 19th century French. Sample 224679Fragment ciselé velvel in purple with continuous pattern of windows filled with S-shaped volute. Fragment silk ciselé velvel with recesses in purple with continuous pattern of windows filled with S-shaped volute. With selfDetail of down sleeping bag.Stone Celt before 16th century Eastern Woodlands. Stone Celt 317224Muslin blanket with star pattern on white backgroundSaint's Shirt, c. 1975-1980, 12 1/2 x 25 in. (31.75 x 63.5 cm) (neck to waist), Cotton; woven fabric, ikat, Guatemala, 20th centuryRibbon French 19th centuryCrystal Vase Close Up Shot of Crystal Glass Vase Copyright: xZoonar.com/MarkoxBericx 7922978Fragments (Italy); silk; Warp x Weft (a): 32.5 x 34.5 cm (12 13/16 x 13 9/16 in.) Warp x Weft (b): 32 x 34.5 cm (12 5/8 x 13 9/16 in.); Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf; 1962-58-36-a,bTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. 54 silk; 36 wool; 10 metal, largest component (a): 23 x 16 in. (58.4 x 40.6 cm). 1948-1959Colcha (Bedspread). Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 36.7 x 26.5 cm (14 7/16 x 10 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 15" wide; 81" long. Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Margery Parish.Fragment (USA)Sarape, Medium: wool, cotton Technique:, Black sarape with repeating series of stripes in red, blue-violet, green and purple. Sequence of stripes broken at either end for a band of yellow, red and white stripes. Remains of warp fringe on ends., Mexico, ca. 1870, woven textiles, SarapeTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. 50 silk, 50 acetate, 24 1/4 x 17 1/2 in. (61.6 x 44.5 cm). 1948-1959View of a gold jewelry seen from the storeMan's Court Robe (Kariginu) with Belt and Hat. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: Overall (a): 69 x 70 in. (175.3 x 177.8 cm)Overall (b): 11 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (29.2 x 36.8 cm)Overall (c): 3 x 68 3/4 in. (7.6 x 174.6 cm). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Blank old paper label or cloth tag. Brown price tag with rope. Template shopping label. Blank discount and price tag on paper. Vintage price tag. Vector illustrationFabric Swatch Fab-Tex Inc.. , 1963-1966. Wool, sheet: 8 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (21 x 26.7 cm). 1963-1966Handwork with Jugendstil motifs, Aagje Tiket, c. 1900 Handwork with edge of gold thread border and sequins on black sheet with Jugendstil sweeping plains. Belonging to series of eight white and ten colored crafts, made by Aagje Tiket for achieving the deed of beautiful and/or useful handicrafts at the industrial school, BK-1974-105-A to R. Amsterdam wool. paillette embroidering Handwork with edge of gold thread border and sequins on black sheet with Jugendstil sweeping plains. Belonging to series of eight white and ten colored crafts, made by Aagje Tiket for achieving the deed of beautiful and/or useful handicrafts at the industrial school, BK-1974-105-A to R. Amsterdam wool. paillette embroideringCard case, Medium: silk, gold-colored foil-wrapped around silk core thread Technique: stranded knitting, Small rectangular purse with triangular flap. Green background with repeating pattern of diamond-shaped blossoms in metallic yarns. Same pattern on both sides., Italy or Spain, early-mid-17th century, costume & accessories, Card caseBosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar, Muslibegovic House, carpet detail,