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Fragments of intricate silk and velvet with floral and geometric patterns, showcasing historical textile artistry from Italy and France.

Samples, Herman A. Elsberg, (American, 1869-1938), Medium: silk warp, cotton weft Technique: cut and voided supplementary warp pile (velvet) in a satin foundation, Portfolio with woven fabric samples in a design of slender serpentine stems with large stylized roses in black velvet outlined with short floats of secondary silk weft. Sprays of minute flower in the same technique form serpentine lines that connect to flower heads., Lyon, France, 1919, sample books, Samples
Samples, Herman A. Elsberg, (American, 1869-1938), Medium: silk warp, cotton weft Technique: cut and voided supplementary warp pile (velvet) in a satin foundation, Portfolio with woven fabric samples in a design of slender serpentine stems with large stylized roses in black velvet outlined with short floats of secondary silk weft. Sprays of minute flower in the same technique form serpentine lines that connect to flower heads., Lyon, France, 1919, sample books, Samples
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Piece 18th-19th century Japan. Piece. Japan. 18th-19th century. Silk. Textiles-WovenLa Farge Sketchbook #17 (37 leaves, pluscovers). Artist: John La Farge, American, 1835-1910, M.A. (HON.) 1896Black TuledoorStop ribbon with leaf motif, Gustav Schnitzler, c. 1920 Ribbon of black tuldoor stop with leaf motif. NijmegenFrance (possibly) paper Ribbon of black tuldoor stop with leaf motif. NijmegenFrance (possibly) paperFrieze, Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded 1882, Machine-printed paper, liquid mica, Asymmetrical scrolling foliage. Background shades from tan at top to dark brown at bottom., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905-1915, Wallcoverings, FriezeList of wood carving, Anonymous, 1880 - 1920 frame wood (plant material) cuttingHandmade paper with ribbonsTextile Swatch Textile Swatch, 1950s to 1960s. Silk, 20 x 14 1/4 in. (50.8 x 36.2 cm). 1950s to 1960sPiece early 19th century French. Piece 219353Bag, 19th century, 8 x 7 3/4 in. (20.32 x 19.7 cm), Wool, India, 19th centuryFragment of a Flag, anonymous, c. 1750 - c. 1830 flag Large fragment of a flag. It is a standing rectangle with six horizontal tracks, the top two green, the lower four red. The pants are folded back to form a sleeve for the stick. Indonesian Archipelago Silk. Pants: Linen (Material) flag, colours (as symbol of the state, etc.) Dutch East Indies, TheTextile Swatch Textile Swatch, 1950s to 1960s. Silk, 58 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (148.6 x 54.6 cm). 1950s to 1960sTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. Silk, 22 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (57.8 x 22.2 cm). 1948-1959Piece ca. 1710 Italian, Venice. Piece. Italian, Venice. ca. 1710. Silk and metal thread. Textiles-Woven.Textile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. Silk, metal, a: 40 1/2 x 25 in. (102.9 x 63.5 cm). 1948-1959Collar 17th century French. Collar 102620Textile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. Silk, a: 42 x 23 3/4 in. (106.7 x 60.3 cm). 1948-1959Wall Facing (Holland); tin-glazed earthenware, underglazeTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). Textile Swatches, 1948-1959. 81 silk; 19 metal, (a) - (c): 9 x 4 in. (22.9 x 10.2 cm). 1948-1959Lookingglassmanuscript with floral elementsblur in philippines accessory colorfull scarf and headscarf old market Bonnet Veil Made 1837 Rhode Island. Cotton, machine-made net; embroidered with linen in cross, half cross, darning, overcast, and wave filling stitches; edged with cotton, machine-made picots . Sara RussCarnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionTraveling Writing Set. Possibly England. Date: 1855-1875. Dimensions: 7.6 × 5.1 cm (3 × 2 in.). Silver plate and wax. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Broken egg in tray, elevated viewFragment, Medium: linen Technique: bobbin lace, Brussels style, Small fragment of a leaf in the 'bizarre' style., Belgium, 18th century, lace, FragmentWAFS Pilot 6 paper doll accessories , Shoes, Hats, Hair ornaments, United States. Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron. Phyllis Tyler Paper Doll CollectionFragment Changeant Silk, Rose and Blue, c. 1700 - c. 1940 Fragment Changeant silk, rose and blue. silk Fragment Changeant silk, rose and blue. silk'Ever Thine !' a heart made of pansies 'to tell of thoughts so fond and true...' Date: 1934Ornament with flowers, Anonymous, After Willem Wenckebach, 1870 - 1937 photomechanical print paper printing block flowers ~ ornamentCarved Wood 03Workpiece for diploma beautiful crafts, Geesje Smid, c. 1890 - c. 1900 Scalloped strip Tulle through with pattern of flower branches. Netherlands . embroidering Scalloped strip Tulle through with pattern of flower branches. Netherlands . embroideringTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. 70 silk, 30 acetate, 42 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (108 x 44.5 cm). 1948-1959Fragment (Japan)Bonnet Veil. Sara Russ (American, active c. 1837); United States, New Hampshire, Newport. Date: 1837. Dimensions: 114.4 x 108.7 cm (45 x 42 3/4 in.). Cotton, machine-made net; embroidered with linen in cross, half cross, darning, overcast, and wave filling stitches; edged with cotton, machine-made picots. Origin: Rhode Island. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.LookingglassTextile, Medium: cotton Technique: block printed, Fragment in purple, red, green and black on a yellow background. Stylized allover pattern of pansies., Jaipur, India, late 18th-early 19th century, printed, dyed & painted textiles, TextileOrnament with sphinxes and clock, 1597 - 1667 print Decorative ornament with two sphinxes at the top and a clock with Roman songs in the middle. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing ornamental decoration ~ printed matter, book. clockMantille of black machine side with leaf voltuten, anonymous, c. 1900 - c. 1924 Mantille of black machine side, imitation black blonde. Triangular model. An asymmetrically very closed pattern is contrasted with a fine mazen network from leaf voltuits on long stems with a compost flower. The pattern of an all -sewn edge consists of a succession of both main motifs. France (possibly) silk. rayon Mantille of black machine side, imitation black blonde. Triangular model. An asymmetrically very closed pattern is contrasted with a fine mazen network from leaf voltuits on long stems with a compost flower. The pattern of an all -sewn edge consists of a succession of both main motifs. France (possibly) silk. rayonBasket of flowers. Benjamin West Kilburn (American, 1827 - 1909)Utility Fabrics, 1942 A display of Utility quilts and blankets, showing that although they are Utility fabrics they are still attractive.Mitts 18th century European. Mitts 119668metal on wall metal on wall made in 3D Copyright: xZoonar.com/OxanaxRishnyakx 4359779Turkish traditional kilim, geometric patterns from Anatolia Jacques Etienne Joseph Alexandre MacDonald (1765-1840), duc de Tarente and Maréchal de France ca. 1815 French. Jacques Etienne Joseph Alexandre MacDonald (1765-1840), duc de Tarente and Maréchal de France. French. ca. 1815. Ceramic paste, glass; gilt bronze. GlassTacaTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. Silk, 42 1/4 x 28 1/4 in. (107.3 x 71.8 cm). 1948-1959Sample first half 19th century French. Sample 219228Textile Swatch Textile Swatch, 1950s to 1960s. Silk, 21 x 11 in. (53.3 x 27.9 cm). 1950s to 1960sPiece 16th century Japan. Piece 71123Fragment; linen; 1897-8-304Roger Fenton, The Chinese Carving in Ivory, c. 1860, albumen print , stereograph.Textile Fragment, early 19th century. America, early 19th century. Printed cotton; average: 12.7 x 15.3 cm (5 x 6 in.).Floor tiles (24). 24 Tiles of which 4 are decorated with an eagle in a circle, 4 with a yacht scene, 4 with a lily, 4 with an eagle in a coat of arms, 4 with two birds and 4 together forming a double circle with lilies.Loin Cloth, 20th century, 177 x 6 3/4 in. (449.58 x 17.15 cm), Cotton, Myanmar (Burma), 20th centuryGermany, Bavaria, Kirchdorf, shooting gallery, close_upa towel for the kitchen is on the table in the basketBorder, Block-printed, Central band of linked quatrafoils with inset floral boss. Band of architectural molding with bead and reel above and below. Printed in brown, tan, metallic gold and gray on white ground., France, ca. 1860, Wallcoverings, BorderSample early 19th century French. Sample 224730Quilt Patches. Dated: 1938. Dimensions: overall: 22.1 x 41.4 cm (8 11/16 x 16 5/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charles Moss.Sketchbook (18 leaves, brown marbledcover). Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey, American, 1852-1911, M.A. (HON.) 1897Africa, Namibia, Swakopmund. Karakulia Carpet Center, local hand made wool carpets, carpet detail.Derby patterns, 1876. Artist: Hall & EnglandWoman's necktie 1870-80 French. Woman's necktie 221668Stained glass window with Tudor rose designFragment (Egypt); cottonTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. Silk, 7 1/2 x 5 in. (19.1 x 12.7 cm). 1948-1959Glove of black Peau-de-Suède, with three radiating lines on the back, Vallier, c. 1940 - c. 1960 Right glove, part of a pair of black Peau-de-Suède, with three radiating lines on the back. Grenoble whole: Suede Right glove, part of a pair of black Peau-de-Suède, with three radiating lines on the back. Grenoble whole: SuedeAnonymous, Flower and Fruits brocker (main title), 1925. Ink and gouache on gray carton B. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Sample early 19th century French. Sample 224770Kontusz sash/belt. unknown, authorWall Facing (Holland); tin-glazed earthenware, underglazeClose-up of a ball of fabricSketchbook with 21 magazines, Maria Vos, 1834 - 1906 Sketchbook consisting of 21 sheets with still lifes, poultry and landscapes with figures. paper. watercolor (paint). pencil brush / brush landscapes. still life of miscellaneous objects. fowl (cock, hen, chicken, etc.)Portrait of an Unidentified Family. Unknown maker, AmericanTextile Swatch Textile Swatch, 1950s to 1960s. Silk, 22 3/4 x 12 3/4 in. (57.8 x 32.4 cm). 1950s to 1960sRetro key on a house shape on a canvas backgroundMirror (Italy); engraved and silvered glassDrawing, Textile Design: Menuett (Minuet); Designed by Reni Schaschl-Schuster (Austrian, 1895 - 1979); Made for Wiener Werkstätte (Austria); brush and gouache, graphite on paper; 20.3 x 6.7 cm (8 x 2 5/8 in. )Jacket, ChinaCloseup of a ball of wool - Closeup of a ball of woolCollection of questionnaire stamps for charity from the time of the great war and the first period of twentieth; unknown, composition of papers and stationery Czesław Garliński (shop; Warsaw; 1903-); around 1915 1920 (1914-00-00-1939-00-00);Binders. Binders. Black and white projection plate. 1900-1930. Photograph of Jacques-Ernest Bulloz (1858-1942).Threshold with masks and festoon (decoration), by Alexandrian workers, 2nd Century - 1st Century b.C., opus sectile floor mosaic. Italy: Campania: Naples: National Archaeological Museum. Whole artwork. Floor mosaic floor threshold/entrance colors of the Fall/Autumn colors/Fall Colors yellow orange green brown festoon leaves fruits grape clusters vine leaves vine pomegranates apple tree leaves pear tree oak ivy poppy flowers pine cone ribbons symposBedcover (Jacobs Ladder quilt) 1801-1900 United States. Cotton, plain weaves; pieced; quilted; backed with cotton, plain weave; edged with cotton, plain weave .Case (Inr) with Design of South Sea Islander Diving for Coral (obverse); South Sea Islander Seated on Rock beside Water (reverse) 19th century Japan. Case (Inr) with Design of South Sea Islander Diving for Coral (obverse); South Sea Islander Seated on Rock beside Water (reverse). Japan. 19th century. Lacquer, roiro, gold and coloured hiramakie, takamakie, tsuishu, coral; Interior: nashiji and fundame. Edo period (1615-1868). InrTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. cotton; wool, largest component (a): 20 1/2 x 18 in. (52.1 x 45.7 cm). 1948-1959Fabric Swatch Fab-Tex Inc.. , 1963-1966. Wool, paper, sheet: 10 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (26.7 x 21 cm). 1963-1966Terracotta fragment of a stamnos (jar) Greek, Attic 510-500 BCE At the shoulder, pendant lotus buds; below, head and upper body of a youth wearing a petasos, chlamys, and holding a staff in his right hand; hindquarters and tails of horses; behind the elbow of the youth, parts of two spears View more. Terracotta fragment of a stamnos (jar). Greek, Attic. 510-500 BCE. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. VasesTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. Silk, a: 42 x 27 in. (106.7 x 68.6 cm). 1948-1959Macro still life of material.Woman figurine on notebook with red paper hearts aroundOrnament with precious stones and mask, 1597 - 1667 print The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing ornamental decoration ~ printed matter, bookPanel with Set of Purses with Theme of the Hundred Antiques” 19th century China This tapestry-woven textile is a rare example of a set of accessories not yet cut apart or stitched together to form bags and cases. The hundred antiques” theme on the bags, which includes bronze vessels and inscriptions in an ancient style, demonstrates the late Qing fashion for archaism. The gourd-shaped parts were probably meant for a pomander, and the long rectangles were likely intended for a fan case. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7378. Panel with Set of Purses with Theme of the "Hundred Antiques" Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Panel with Set of Purses with Theme of the Hundred Antiques” 70806Sketchbook with 27 magazines, Jac van Looij, 1877 - 1880 Sketchbook consisting of 27 magazines with studies from the time that Van Looij studied at the Rijksacademie of Visual Arts in Amsterdam. Among other things, studies of ornaments, architecture fragments, anatomy and animals. Amsterdam paper. pencil. chalk. ink. boekband: cardboard. boekband: linen (material) pen / brush ornaments ~ art. architectural detail. (human) skeletonWood Shelf With Photo Frame.Tiles (6) 16th-17th century Spanish, Seville. Tiles (6). Spanish, Seville. 16th-17th century. Tin-glazed earthenware. Ceramics-PotteryAlbum with 12 photos of an English family, Anonymous, c. 1890 - c. 1910 Photo album in a brown leather band. The front is decorated with a ribbon with a knot in relief. The album has twelve sheets with gold on cut, on every leaf a framed passe-partout. The album contains twelve recordings of members of (presumably) an English family. England leather. cardboard. paper. photographic support family, relationship, descent. family life EnglandHandicraft, tablecloths, Seto Farm Museum, Varska, Estonia, Baltic States