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Textile Fragments with Floral Patterns

Delicate textile fragments featuring intricate floral designs and colorful patterns, representing textile craftsmanship from various historical periods.

Waistcoat fragment, Medium: silk Technique: embroidered, Waistcoat fragment of taupe silk embroidered with a multicolored design of flowers (snowdrops, violas), strawberries and butterflies., France, early 19th century, costume & accessories, Waistcoat fragment
Waistcoat fragment, Medium: silk Technique: embroidered, Waistcoat fragment of taupe silk embroidered with a multicolored design of flowers (snowdrops, violas), strawberries and butterflies., France, early 19th century, costume & accessories, Waistcoat fragment
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Sample early 19th century French. Sample 224764Anonymous. Chinese decor from Juliette Drouet's house in Guernsey, West Wall. Platournate dish in faience in the Delft style decorating the fireplace (right). Ceramic. 1750-1850. Paris, house of Victor Hugo. 79111-17 Asian art, decorative arts, Chinese cabinet, Cheminee, Chinoiserie, Decor, Detail, Faience, Fleur, Bird Motif, Chantourne dish, Chinese living room, Delft Style, Crockery, XIXth XIX 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th centuryChair back ca. 1770 Philippe de Lasalle French. Chair back 226349Fragment, silk, metallic woven, Mirror image on center line pattern of long branches and polychrome flowers on white ground, mid-18th century, woven textiles, FragmentTwo pieces of fabric. unknown, authorFlower arrangement; about 1870; Hand-colored Albumen silver printFragment, Medium: cotton Technique: block printed on plain weave, Round fragment of cream-colored cotton block printed in reds, violet, and green. A floral pattern is arranged to fill a circle of flower heads. Center round medallion has a stylized flower head forming a rosette., India, 19th century, printed, dyed & painted textiles, FragmentChef de piece, Medium: cotton Technique: block printed on plain weave with blocks for three reds, two purples, black, mustard, blue and yellow, Small part of a large multi-color design showing exotic flowers and stems., Munster, Haut Rhin, France, 1790-99, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Chef de pieceSampler (Austria); Embroidered by Karoline Berger (Austrian); Student at Kunstgewerbeschule; cotton embroidery on cotton foundationTwo fragments of embroidery unknownCeiling Paper (USA); Manufactured by Keystone Wall-Paper Company; machine-printed paper, liquid mica; 92 x 49 cm (36 1/4 x 19 5/16 in.)Embroidery, Germany 19th century. Hem corner design with roses, violets and a lily.Baby's Cap. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 29.6 x 22.4 cm (11 5/8 x 8 13/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edna C. Rex.Field of sixteen tiles with flowers. Field of 16 tiles (4 x 4) each with a blue-painted flower on a ground. In the corners, a lily.Four floral wreaths on one sheet , Wreaths, Flowers, Leaves, Berries. Louis Prang & Company CollectionSidewall (USA); Made by M.H. Birge & Sons Co. (United States); machine-printed; 62 x 50 cm (24 7/16 x 19 11/16 in.)Sewing sample, France, late 19th century, Sewing sampleHandkerchief 1860-70 French. Handkerchief 212537Church cope. unknown, authorDarning sampler, Mary Elsden, Medium: silk on wool Technique: embroidery stitches are stem, herringbone, satin and darning stitches on plain weave foundation. Squares of the foundation fabric have been cut away at the center of each darning cross. The four corner crosses are plain weave, the others are basket, twill and plain weave., A white rose on a stem with leaves and buds in the center and surrounded by eight crosses of darning stitches. Hemmed on four sides., England, 1809, embroidery & stitching, Darning samplerCushion, Medium: silk, metallic thread Technique: embroidered, Small cushion of dark green satin embroidered in gold cord. Corners have tassels., France or Italy, late 17th-early 19th century, costume & accessories, CushionSheet with five bouquets on a blue checkered background late 18th-mid-19th century Anonymous. Sheet with five bouquets on a blue checkered background. Anonymous , Italian, late 18th-mid 19th century. late 18th-mid-19th century. Relief print (wood or metal). PrintsFragment, Medium: silk, metallic thread Technique: embroidered, Fragment depicting a basket of flowers resting on the ground with a bird and flowers in the foreground., France, early 18th century, embroidery & stitching, FragmentFrieze, Maxwell & Co., S.A., Chicago, Illinois, USA, Machine-printed paper, liquid mica, Alternating large and small bouquets of open and closed white flowers. All stems--both straight and waving--are attached to the bottom panel. Top has stem-like scrolls. Background has intersecting horizontal and vertical white lines that form a grid with certain lines that are thicker than others. Ground shades from a beige to a yellow cream (bottom to top). Printed in tan, white, and gold mica., Printed in selvedge: 'S. A. Maxwell & Co. 2716 C', USA, 1905-1915, Wallcoverings, FriezePhoto album (empty), Anonymous, 1860 - 1900 Photo album with two paint panels. On the front panel a bird on a branch with flowers, of ivory and mother -of -pearl; The rear panel is plain black. The album contains five cardboard sheets covered with silk. Each page has recesses for two cabinet photos. Painted decorations have been applied around it: flowers, birds and landscapes. lacquer (coating). wood (plant material). leather. ivory. mother of pearl. silk. textile materials. cardboard. paper. deck paint. watercolor (paint) brush book. birds. flowersStitch Drum Embroidery unknownBag composed of reinforced two hearts covered with velor, painted with flowers, surrounded by an edge of cream -colored wrinkled silk, anonymous, c. 1830 Bag composed of two hearts of cardboard covered with velor, painted and surrounded by a rim of cream -colored wrinkled side. The velor is sewn on two cardboard hearts. Colorful floral motifs are painted on the velor: on one leaf a wreath of violets and forget-me-notes, interspersed with leaf green; On the other, a bouquet of violets, forget-me-niets and thistles (). At the top of each leaf a small silk ribbon as a handle. The cardboard hearts are finished with white linen on the rear or inside. Netherlands (possibly) Hearts: Cardboard. upholstery: Silk. Decoration: Oil Paint (Paint). Edges: Silk. Lining: Linen (Material) painting Bag composed of two hearts of cardboard covered with velor, painted and surrounded by a rim of cream -colored wrinkled side. The velor is sewn on two cardboard hearts. Colorful floral motifs are painted on thTextile Swatch Textile Swatch, 1950s to 1960s. Silk, 26 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. (67.9 x 37.5 cm). 1950s to 1960sScale, Yutokusai, c. 1873 Round wooden bowl with a decoration in relief of a branch with two leaves and a eggplant on which is a grasshopper. Signed "Yutokusai". Japan wood (plant material). lacquer (coating) Round wooden bowl with a decoration in relief of a branch with two leaves and a eggplant on which is a grasshopper. Signed "Yutokusai". Japan wood (plant material). lacquer (coating)Table cover, Medium: linen, silk, metallic thread (gold on silk core) Technique: satin, knot and couching stitch embroidery, Oblong cover of cream-colored linen embroidred in colored silks and gold thread. Trimmed with a narrow silver lace edge. Corner designs of conventionalized flower sprays with rose or carnation as main flower. Center design of four similar flower sprays springing in cruciform arrangement from center, where a bird with spread wings and crest is seen in profile. If peacock, possibly a symbol of immortality. Border of conventionalized vine, small flowers and strawberries. Pattern arrangement and type of flowers suggest piece was made for liturgical use., Italy, 18th century, embroidery & stitching, Table coverHandkerchief Folder. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 34.4 x 26.3 cm (13 9/16 x 10 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 8" wide; 10" long. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Cecily Edwards.Border (India); cotton; Warp x Weft: 243.5 x 22.2 cm (7 ft. 11 7/8 in. x 8 3/4 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-321Stockings. Culture: American. Date: ca. 1860. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Tile, William Frend De Morgan, British, 1839-1917, Glazed earthenware, Square tile of reddish buff clay with grog added. On white crackled glaze blue border and cross bars, over which a diagonally set plant with two large yellow flowers in painted., 1882-88, tiles, Decorative Arts, TileSampler (Germany); Embroidered by Ann Cathrina Seiler; silk embroidery on linen foundationStop patch with a multi -colored embroidery on linen., 1819 Stop patch with multi -colored embroidery. The embroidery consists of a year in 1819 and a square within which the initials cf. The pattern has floral motifs in the corners. Netherlands linen (material) embroidering Stop patch with multi -colored embroidery. The embroidery consists of a year in 1819 and a square within which the initials cf. The pattern has floral motifs in the corners. Netherlands linen (material) embroideringSampler, 1870. Germany, 19th century. Embroidery; wool on woolen canvas; overall: 83.2 x 71.1 cm (32 3/4 x 28 in.).Closed pocket, around 1780. GAL1964.51.2_2Handkerchief, Medium: linen Technique: bobbin lace, Brussels style, Handkerchief edged on all sides with wide border and royal initials in center., Northern Europe., late 19th century, lace, HandkerchiefDutch family album with 48 photos, Anonymous, 1860 - 1900 Photo album with 24 sheets with a total of 48 cartes-de-visiting. Each magazine contains two passe-partouts contaminated with golden lines at the front. Portraits of unknown children are depicted. With three photos a name is mentioned on Verso, presumably from the portrayed person. The photos were taken by various Dutch photographers and a German photographer, including Albert Greiner, Adolphe Zimmermans and W.G. Kuijer & Zonen. The photographer is anonymous of 4 photos. NetherlandsNetherlandsMetz cardboard. paper. photographic support. leather. metal albumen print historical persons. historical persons - BB - woman. child. (playing with) toysBeautiful in Death.. Attributed to London Stereoscopic Company (active 1854 - 1890)Carl Buergerniss, Pillow Slip or Case, 1935 1942 Pillow Slip or CaseStone vase with flowers. Stone vase with flowers. In addition to the vase a twig with a flower.Sample early 19th century French. Sample. French. early 19th century. Silk and metal thread on felt. Textiles-EmbroideredFan leaves, 19th century, 10 x 21 1/4 in. (25.4 x 53.98 cm) (a; mounted), Paper and fabric, China, 19th centuryValentine - AffectionBorder (France); block-printed, flocked; 24.5 x 31 cm (9 5/8 x 12 3/16 in.)Sewing sample, France, late 19th century, Sewing samplePocket 1796 probably American "Pockets" held a ladys handkerchief, keys, money, or love letters. A lady put her hands through the side slits in her overdress to reach her pockets, which were worn tied around the waist under her panniers. These bags were made in a variety of sturdy materials, often covered with silk and embroidered in fanciful patterns.. Pocket 110121Suspenders 19th century European. Suspenders. European. 19th century. silkPurse, Medium: cotton, glass beads Technique: knitted with beads, Drawstring pouch with pictorial scene of a lake, mountains, and people in a park, bordered by grapes and leaves. Lined with tan cotton., England, 19th century, costume & accessories, PurseEmbroidered Sampler Mary E. Bulger American ca. 1850-70Note Pad Holder. Culture: American. Designer: Designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, New York 1848-1933 New York). Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 4 15/16 in. (19.7 x 12.5 cm). Maker: Tiffany Studios (1902-32). Date: ca. 1910-20. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Valentine - To my DearMitts. Culture: British. Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Sidewall - Fragment, Plaid Floral; possibly France; block-printed; 78.5 x 12 cm (30 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.)Dance Card, 1897, Dance card in a cover in the shape of a crest embellished with an image of a cherub and with a tasselled string attached. Inside the cover is a round mirror. The dance card is for an event at Edgbaston Assembly Rooms, 5 February 1897., Applied Arts, Costume, Birmingham history, Social history, Recreation & Leisure, Exhibition, Dressed to the NinesBirthday cards with decorative ornamentation, depicting flowers and blueberries.. Proofs, Greeting cards. 1881. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Decoration and ornament, Flowers, BerriesGilbert Sackerman, Bandbox, c 1938 BandboxChristmas, New Year, and birthday cards depicting flowers, butterflies, a jug.. Proofs, Greeting cards. 1865 - 1899. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. FlowersWoman's necktie 1870-80 French. Woman's necktie 221667French postcard with images of flowers 1900Scale, divided into courses, decorated with an open and a closed tulip, N.V. Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, c. 1910 Scale of earthenware, consisting of two long ovale next to each other bins on six supports. The oval bins are divided into five courses by ribs. Between the trays on one end a rounded part, a scalloped flat part on the other, that is decorated with an open tulip on a long stem, which runs between the trays and shows a closed tulip at the other end. In the middle of the bins a yellow leaf with faded () Flower. The colors are yellow, light and dark green, red, purple and blue. Gouda earthenware Scale of earthenware, consisting of two long ovale next to each other bins on six supports. The oval bins are divided into five courses by ribs. Between the trays on one end a rounded part, a scalloped flat part on the other, that is decorated with an open tulip on a long stem, which runs between the trays and shows a closed tulip at the other end. In the middle of the bins a yellow lFrieze (USA); Manufactured by Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co.; machine-printed paper, mica flakes; 150 x 55.5 cm (59 1/16 x 21 7/8 in.)Textile Fragment 9th-10th century. Textile Fragment 456910Field of sixteen tiles, Anonymous, c. 1650 - c. 1700 Field of sixteen tiles (4 x 4) each with a multicolored (blue, orange, green and purple) painted bird or insect on a branch or soil. Netherlands earthenware. tin glaze majolica Field of sixteen tiles (4 x 4) each with a multicolored (blue, orange, green and purple) painted bird or insect on a branch or soil. Netherlands earthenware. tin glaze majolicaEmbroidery, Germany 19th century. Bunch of roses embroidery design.Sample (France)Embroidered picture in the frame, isolated on white background Embroidered picture in the frame, isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/OleksandrxKostiuchenkox 9747222Doggersbanklint, anonymous, in or after 1781 ribbon (material) Part of a ribbon, with the image printed on the front: v.l.n.r. On top and bottom a repeating motif of pine branches, interspersed with green plants with red flowers; To the left of the middle a mermaid (man), Blindly on a triton, used to the right; On the right are two ships next to each other, the left of which leads the Dutch tricolor; From this left ship you can see an explosion as of firing a cannon; Colors: red-white-blue, green and brown. Inscription: Zoutman. Front central: Doggers Bank. Netherlands silk printing / snipping DoggersbankValentines depicting Cupid with his arrows, angels, leaves, and flowers.. Proofs, Greeting cards. 1865 - 1899. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Cupids, AngelsSampler (England); Embroidered by Dorothy Meredith; silk embroidery, linen foundation; Warp x Weft: 41 x 41.5 cm (16 1/8 x 16 5/16 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-242Birthday and Valentine cards depicting flowers, leaves and sitting women.. Proofs, Greeting cards. 1865 - 1899. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. WomenChina Toilet Table Sets, Plate 58, showing plain and patterned trays, candlesticks, jars, pots and bowls. Date: circa 1880sHistoric Dingee And Conard Co. Rose Bulb And Seed Catalog From 19th Century.French Happy New Year, postcard depicting a horseshoe for luck. 1900Keepsake Photographie. Etudes & Paysages..Almond, Buttermilk and Cucumber Toilet Soap, Victorian Soap & Talcum Powder PackagingFrench birthday card with floral elements 1900