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Historical Textile Samples

Photographic representations of intricate fabric patterns and embroidery samplers. These images highlight historical textile art, showcasing craftsmanship and design.

Two textile fragments, textile fragment, Textile fragments, two, embroidery and print of flowers on dark and light beige background., anonymous, Japan, 1711 - 1716, Shotoku period, silk
Two textile fragments, textile fragment, Textile fragments, two, embroidery and print of flowers on dark and light beige background., anonymous, Japan, 1711 - 1716, Shotoku period, silk
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Headdress from Lombardy, Anonymous, c. 1863 - in or before 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print ornaments, jewelsFrances Lichten, Materials from Patchwork Bedspread, c 1936 Materials from Patchwork BedspreadPhoto production of a decorative flower pattern, anonymous, c. 1890 - in or before 1900 photograph Paris photographic support albumen print flowers ~ ornamentChintz fragment, Medium: cotton Technique: mordants for 2 reds, black and purple applied by brush or pen; blue brushed on in two depths, (chintz) on plain weave., Curving vines and isolated flowers on a blue and white striped background., India, late 18th century, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Chintz fragmentTwo textile fragments, textile fragment, Textile fragments, two, embroidery and print of flowers on dark and light beige background., anonymous, Japan, 1711 - 1716, Shotoku period, silkEmbroidered doily unknownFive photo productions of ornament prints with abstract patterns, c. 1875 - c. 1900 photograph At the top left (469) a print of an ornament edge (472) a print of an ornament edge, center (470) a print of abstracted plant ornaments, top right (471) a print of an ornament edge (473) a print of an ornament edge. Europe cardboard. photographic support albumen print abstract interlace, knotwork ~ ornament. ornament derived from plant forms - AA - stylized EuropeCoverlet. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 26.8 x 22.6 cm (10 9/16 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 88" long; 75" wide. Medium: colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Eva Wilson.Album, Album; cloth album; 15.2 × 20.3 cm (6 × 8 in.)Frances Lichten, Materials from Patchwork Bedspread, c 1936 Materials from Patchwork BedspreadSampler, Medium: silk embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: embroidered in running and cross stitches on plain weave foundation, Central square removed and inserted with pattern darning with '12 years old' (oud 12 Jaar) in center surrounded with nine examples of darning., Netherlands, 1837, embroidery & stitching, SamplerAntike, französische Grußkarte Beautiful Vintage French Greeting Card, 1930s A piece of embroidered fabric in a frame of goffered paper. My grandfather brought it from France in World War II. Antike, französische Grußkarte mit Stickerei, aus dem 2. Weltkrieg. Copyright: xZoonar.com/MartinaxI.xMeyerx 338389Trade cards depicting flowers and a river landscape.. Trade cards. 1876 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Rivers, FlowersPortrait of a child with hat, Anonymous, 1855 - 1900 photograph iron (metal). cardboard. paper ferrotyping child. head-gear: hatRosette of plaster, on the panel of wood. Rosette of plaster, on the panel of woodDorothy Posten, Materials from Quilt, c 1937 Materials from QuiltSecretary from the 18th century from the collections of the National Museum in Warsaw from 1917 - front view on a 1: 5 scale; Maszyński, Mariusz (1888-1944); 1917 (not after 14.06.1917) (1917-00-00-1917-00-00);Wall Facing (Holland); tin-glazed earthenware, underglazeSample (Dress Trimming) Made 1815-1835 France. Cotton, twill weave; appliquÈd with cotton, twill weave lined with cotton, plain weave .John Tarantino, Jar, c 1938 JarTrade cards depicting flowers, children, toys and dogs.. Trade cards. 1876 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Dogs, Children and animals, FlowersPart of a cupboard vertied with a plant motif, possibly corn, c. 1875 - c. 1900 photograph Europe cardboard. photographic support gelatin silver print cupboard. ornament derived from plant forms EuropePiece 18th-19th century Japan. Piece. Japan. 18th-19th century. Silk. Textiles-WovenMartha Reed, Printed Cottons, c 1937 Printed CottonsBirthday, calendar, Easter and Valentine cards depicting twin girls, daffodils, pansies and fields.. Proofs, Greeting cards. 1865 - 1899. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Twins, FlowersSalesman's sample, Medium: silk Technique: satin and stem stitches with French knots on warp-float plain weave Label: silk embroidered in satin, stem and knot stitches on silk warp-float plain weave, Salesmans samples for embroidered waistcoats. Component 'a' has a large parrot tulip, smaller flowers and two snails. Component 'b' has roses and other flowers that surround a small pool of water. Component 'c' has flowers and a tree branch that supports a bird's next with two eggs and a single feather. Worked in multicolored silk on white taffeta., France, late 18th century, embroidery & stitching, Salesman's sampleDesigns for Three Brooches, Giovanni Sebastiano Meyandi, Italian, active 1762 - 1794, Pen and ink, brush and gray, red watercolor on paper, Jewelry designs for three brooches. Above at left, a branch with red cherries and two doves; at right a branch with three blossoming flowers. Below in the interval, a branch with two interlaced ribbons studded with gems. Beveled corners., possibly Siena, Italy, ca. 1770, jewelry, Drawing, DrawingDella Button, Textile Technique Demonstration, 1935 1942 Textile: Technique DemonstrationFragment (possibly Spain); woolHandkerchief (USA); cottonSample early 19th century French. Sample 224773Dorothy Posten, Materials from Quilt, c 1937 Materials from QuiltFragment silk tissue., Silk weave Heshuyzen, 1750 - 1800 Fragment silk tissue. A pink soil has rows of light blue, double leaves on a white handle, between which a small white branch. Haarlem silk Fragment silk tissue. A pink soil has rows of light blue, double leaves on a white handle, between which a small white branch. Haarlem silkDesign for the back plate of a wall arm. Design for the back plate (right half) and the arm of a wall arm.Raeens or Arains, Mahomedans, Lahore.. Photographs. 1868 - 1875. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. India, Indigenous peoples , India, Manners & customs , India, ArainsDrawer Pull. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 23.1 x 29.2 cm (9 1/8 x 11 1/2 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Janet Riza.Christmas and New Year cards depicting ceramics, fruit, flowers, and ribbon.. Proofs, Greeting cards. 1878. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Pottery, FruitCase (Inr) with Design of Arrowhead (Omodaka) (obverse); Clover (Mutsuba) (reverse) 19th century Shibata Zeshin Japanese. Case (Inr) with Design of Arrowhead (Omodaka) (obverse); Clover (Mutsuba) (reverse). Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807-1891). Japan. 19th century. Lacquer, roiro, gold black, brown hiramakie, aogai; Interior: nashiji and fundame. Meiji period (1868-1912). InrSample early 19th century French. Sample. French. early 19th century. Silk and metal thread on felt. Textiles-EmbroideredElizabeth Moutal, Shaker Circular Rug, 1935 1942 Shaker Circular RugDisplay of cooking utensils and metal objects, anonymous, c. 1880 - in or before 1881 photomechanical print Barcelona paper collotype table-ware. furniture and household effectsLucille Chabot, Shaker Bedspread, 1935 1942 Shaker BedspreadTiles (Italy); earthenwareFour Coins, Anonymous, 1879 photograph photographic support albumen print coinEmbroidery project Laboratory of the Industrial MuseumDesign for a Rankenfries, c. 1864 - c. 1894 Paris tracing paper. pencil foliage, tendrils, branches ~ ornamentDress border early 19th century French. Dress border 226471Excerpt of a sits in red, blue, yellow and green on white cotton, anonymous, c. 1775 - c. 1800 Spread motif of flower branches in red, blue, yellow and green on white stock. The piece carries an unknown brand of a double eagle with the letters HVV. Germany (possibly) cotton (textile) block printing (relief printing process) / chintz Spread motif of flower branches in red, blue, yellow and green on white stock. The piece carries an unknown brand of a double eagle with the letters HVV. Germany (possibly) cotton (textile) block printing (relief printing process) / chintzDecoration of an Indian saddle cover.. Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877. Prints. 1852. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Decorative arts , Exhibitions, Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England)Trade cards depicting flowers, an owl, a book, an angel, women dancing in English, Spanish and Swiss costumes.. Trade cards. 1876 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Dance, Clothing & dress, FlowersHenry Granet, Swatches from Patchwork Quilt, c 1939 Swatches from Patchwork QuiltUnited States of America, Stadler Photographing Company, Advertising photo with tableware and kitchen utensils of the firm C. Read & Co., Baltimore, Maryland, photograph, photo, photos, height 300 mm, width 240 mm, American, photographer, 1920 - 1930, paper, papier, textile materials, textile, photographyDaffodils in a vase, This photo is part of an album., photograph, photo, album sheet, photos, height 74 mm, width 52 mm, photographer, 1900 - 1930, photographic paper, photo paper, daylight collodion silver printCurtain Border Fragment; warp; s-spun linen. weft; s-spun linen, s-spun woolsRaymond Manupelli, Piece of Wool Plaid, c 1938 Piece of Wool PlaidCollage of miniature portraits, in the middle Pope Pius IX and around it various cardinals, Anonymous, 1851 - 1878 Photocollage. visit card cardboard. paper albumen print pope. cardinalChristmas cards depicting letters, hearts, dolls, flowers and holly.. Tucker, Elizabeth S.. Proofs, Greeting cards. 1865 - 1899. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Dolls, CorrespondenceStick Pin. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28.2 x 22.9 cm (11 1/8 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George Seideneck.Table Cover (Germany); silk on linenRibbon French 19th centuryPhoto production of a portrait of a young woman, 1851 - c. 1900 photograph This photo is part of an album. paper albumen print youth, adolescent. anonymous historical person portrayedSleeve trim embroidery with bats and butterflies unknownSupport for an altar with vegetable motifsDiverse of tools, including axes, anonymous, drivet et cie., C. 1864 - in or before 1869 photomechanical print paper tools, aids, implements ~ crafts and industries: axeEaster cards depicting girls, eggs, flowers, and butterflies.. Proofs, Greeting cards. 1865 - 1899. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Butterflies, EggsPaul Kelly, Textile Samples, c 1938 Textile SamplesPortrait of a child from the Zeller family, Anonymous, 1872 - 1897 photograph This magazine is part of an album. photographic support. watercolor (paint). deck paint albumen print / brush toddleropen antique book with grungy pages isolated on white backgroundBirthday, Christmas and business cards depicting flowers and food displays.. Proofs, Cards, Greeting cards. 1876. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Flowers, FoodSteel clamping side with coarse thread as an example of a diamond-shaped grille as applied in osteuropean sides. Steel natural colosside with coarse wire as an example of a diamond-shaped grille, worked in zigzag lines and applied in osteuropean sides and is also seen with Milan sides. The steel belongs to a matching fragment of one side in which this technique has been applied. The date concerns the steel.Fragment 18th century Italian or French. Fragment 230274Christmas, New Year, and Valentine cards depicting flowers.. Proofs, Greeting cards. 1865 - 1899. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. FlowersRectangular cartouche with crustid and cross ornament, 1572 - 1575 Half rectangular cartouche with scale (Milliaria Italica) and in the middle of a cross ornament with a pendulum. It is a fragment of a card from Cyprus. The print is part of an album. Antwerp paper engraving Half rectangular cartouche with scale (Milliaria Italica) and in the middle of a cross ornament with a pendulum. It is a fragment of a card from Cyprus. The print is part of an album. Antwerp paper engravingHand-painted glass plate in wooden frame for illumination cabinet, image rose branch, slideshelf slideshoot images glass paint wood oak leg, dimensions) handpainted Hand-painted glass for illumination cabinet in wide oak frame The frame is rejuvenated on the sides and shows wear and discolouration: the plates were pushed into an illumination cabinet from above. At the back left and right above two small legs fastening points for the illumination cabinet. Image of rose branch optics decorationBajorelieves clásicos de Marone, Rappa & Giobbe, vorm. Zatelli, Bildhauer und Stuccateur. München (27, 28, 6).Quilt Patches. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 27.4 x 38.7 cm (10 13/16 x 15 1/4 in.). Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Millia Davenport.Sixteen-pointed Star Surrounded by Circles, Cut paper on wood frame, Magic lantern slide, optical toy. On black field, a sixteen-pointed star within a surrounding pierced circle at center. Outside circle, sixteen rays composed of tear-shaped openings filled with transverse stripes of yellow, green, and black, and of alternating ovals and lozenges similarly filled with stripes of pink, green, and black., Savoy, France, ca. 1780, toys & games, Lantern slide, Lantern slideWaistcoat panel, Medium: silk Technique: embroidered on satin weave, Waistcoat panel with dark blue chenille embroidery in a pattern of imbricated scales, each containing a single floral sprig. Dense floral embroidery with French knots surrounds buttonholes., France, mid-18th century, costume & accessories, Waistcoat panelPiece (one of twelve) Greek 19th century View more. Piece (one of twelve). Greek. 19th century. Silk, needle lace. Textiles-LacesPiece (one of twelve) Greek 19th century View more. Piece (one of twelve). Greek. 19th century. Silk, needle lace. Textiles-LacesStill life with coral, shells and aquatic plants, anonymous, 1855 - 1875 tissue stereograph photographic support. paper. cardboard albumen print / cutting / perforating still life of related objectsN.N.: Parquet floor. Monthly competition March 1838Materials from Quilt. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 28 cm (9 x 11 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Dorothy Posten.Still life by painter Krabbé, Jacob Merkelbach, c. 1925 - c. 1930 photograph Amsterdam paper still life of related objectsGoldsmith's art, 19th century. Jade, precious stones and gold desk set.Sample early 19th century French. Sample. French. early 19th century. Silk and metal thread on felt. Textiles-EmbroideredDesign for a Bracelet, Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, yellow, plum watercolor on white laid paper, Horizontal rectangle. Design for a bracelet intended to be executed in gold with red diamonds and pearls. A series of thin golden squares form the basic band. Each square is ornamented with a pearl at center and framed at top and bottom by a red ovoid., Italy, early 19th century, jewelry, Drawing, DrawingRibbon on cardboard, white satin ribbon with a narrow black velvet ribbon on it, c. 1926 Ribbon on cardboard, white satin ribbon with a narrow black velvet ribbon on it. NijmegenFrance (possibly) satin. cardboard. velvet (fabric weave) Ribbon on cardboard, white satin ribbon with a narrow black velvet ribbon on it. NijmegenFrance (possibly) satin. cardboard. velvet (fabric weave)Server Dish. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.8 x 23 cm (11 5/16 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 5/8 x 11 1/8. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Joseph Sudek.Burial board of Pieter de Brueys (1750-83), Opperkoopman and head administrator in Chinsura, Anonymous, After 1783 STRAUYS STEMBORT. Diamond -shaped of Indian wood. Painted. Black list. Weapon on black soil. Inscription in yellow letters: 'Pieter Brueys of I.A. Opper Koopman and Head of Administrator Overweed in Cintsurah den 23 August Anno 1783 in the age of 52 years 9 months 17 days'. Bengal panel. armorial bearing, heraldry ChunchuraLetter L in a frame with a bird, Anonymous, 1600 - 1699 print paper fancy letters. birds20 Heller from Fischlham,Notgeld. Mint: FischlhamTile with blue drawing, tile pilaster footage fragment ceramics pottery glaze, d 1.1Painted Tin Trinket Box. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 22.7 x 29.4 cm (8 15/16 x 11 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 3/4" high; 2" wide, 3" long. Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Grace Halpin.Patterned and plain fabric samples and paint on mood boardFigured Material from Quilt. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.). Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Dorothy Posten.Front and back of a medal in honor of the appointment of Victoria to Imperial of India; Medal Struck in Commemoration of Her Majesty's Assumption of the Title of Empress on India ..Sample book 1887-88 American. Sample book 13996William Kieckhofel, Crazy Quilt Stitches, c 1937 Crazy Quilt StitchesIron relic box with gold batter, Anonymous, 1869 - 1887 photomechanical print München paper. cardboard collotype relics (and reliquaries). work of applied art Bavarian National Museum