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Historical Textile Fragments

Fragments of richly patterned textiles, showcasing intricate brocade and unique designs, emphasizing cultural craftsmanship and historical significance.

Réticule. 1840. 1850. Saved. Gal1995.74.3_2
Réticule. 1840. 1850. Saved. Gal1995.74.3_2
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Handmade mittens lined with wool to prevent frostbite. The mittens are decorated with bright beadwork and silk ribbon. Canada. Dated 1952Halskette Necklace, Rajasthan, India, 19th century, gold, pearls, precious stones, and enamel, MuEC, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 23171268Insignia, Medal, Button late 19th century Japan. Insignia, Medal, Button 60257Dynastic Vase. Mexico or Guatemala, Southern Campeche or Northern Petén region, Mirador Basin, Maya, 650-800 CE. Ceramics. Slip-painted ceramicAcehense Shield created with painted wood, straw and paper. Dated 1877part ancient Asian stringed musical instrument on black background with backlight. national musical instrument of AsiaBonnet ca. 1844 American. Bonnet 104222Heraldic tunic from the House of Orange-Nassau, Johan Pietersz. Smout (attributed to), 1647 Weapon skirt of embroidered side with half -length, open sleeves at the bottom. On the edges trimmed with short frills of striped colored silk. On the front and back and on the sleeves the combined weapon of Oranje-Nassau. In the four quarters of a quarter of the weapons of Nassau, Katzenelnbogen, Dietz and Vianden. In the middle shield the weapons of Chalon and Orange. In the heart shield the weapon of Geneva and in the two parches the weapons of Meurs (above) and neighbors (below). silk. linen (material). sewing / embroidering coat of arms (symbol of sovereignty) NetherlandsMusical instrument Sarangi, Desert Cultural Center Museum, Jaisalmer, an exotic city in the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, AsiaPair of Gloves Made 1601-1650 England. Leather, cut, pricked and slashed; silk satin appliquÈ; gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk couching; gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk woven fringe; balls covered with gilt-metal-wrapped-silk; ribbons of silk, plain weave edged with gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk woven fringe; lining silk, plain weave; interlining linen, plain weave .Kissing Water Board Krimpenerwaard with name Theodoris Diocese and the year 1747 ,, 1747 Pillow from the De Krimpenerwaard water board of Petit-Point embroidery from a Vank for two people or from a carriage. On the top are two lions as shield holders of the crowned weapon of the College of Dijkgraven and Water Councils of the Krimpenwaard, above it a banderole with "Crimpen-Rewaard". On the front a blue banderol with the name "Theodorus Diocese" and on the hanging strip a banderol with "High-Heemraad" and the year 1747. Northern Netherlands wool Pillow from the De Krimpenerwaard water board of Petit-Point embroidery from a Vank for two people or from a carriage. On the top are two lions as shield holders of the crowned weapon of the College of Dijkgraven and Water Councils of the Krimpenwaard, above it a banderole with "Crimpen-Rewaard". On the front a blue banderol with the name "Theodorus Diocese" and on the hanging strip a banderol with "High-Heemraad" and the year 1747. Northern NeCaraco second half 18th century Dutch. Caraco 81831Terracotta fragment of a skyphos (deep drinking cup) 450-440 B.C. Greek, Attic Two palmettes with ribbed central fronds and tendrils. Terracotta fragment of a skyphos (deep drinking cup). Greek, Attic. 450-440 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Classical. VasesROPAS DE ALI-BAJA. Location: PALACIO REAL-REAL ARMERIA DE MADRID. MADRID. SPANIEN.Bag late 19th century probably French. Bag. probably French. late 19th century. silverMicro petit point bag in black and beige cloth with floral patterns, Italy, early 20th century.Traditional Haida First Nations red and black woven spruce root raven hat, Museum of Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaLace. Culture: French. Date: early 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Ceremonial pipe bags of the Mandan would be highly decorated with colorful porcupine quillwork and beadworkCovered Basket, 20th century, 4 3/8 x 9 3/8 x 4 3/4 in. (11.11 x 23.81 x 12.07 cm), Plant fibers, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th centuryBootees ca. 1860 American. Bootees 168766Ceremonial Garment (Naaxein) (Chilkat Blanket), late 1800s. America, Native North American, Northwest Coast, Tlingit, late 19th century. Weft twining: cedar bark wrapped with mountain goat hair ; overall: 137.8 x 175.3 cm (54 1/4 x 69 in.).Indian Drums. These painted instruments consisted of a wooden drum, an earthenware one and a Tam-tam. The instruments were used rhythmically and were said to occupy a place on the border between music and sheer noise.Embroidered message on a wall hanging, Sweden.