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Textiles and Fragments

A selection of historical textile fragments showcasing intricate patterns and colors, revealing craftsmanship from Japan, India, and Europe.

Fragments, Medium: linen, cotton and wool Technique: discontinuous supplementary wefts in a plain weave foundation (brocading), Sharply curved green vines with blue and red flowers. The pattern is made up of a straight repeat of counterfaced units. Lengths of fabric placed side by side would have continued pattern., France, late 18th century, woven textiles, Fragments
Fragments, Medium: linen, cotton and wool Technique: discontinuous supplementary wefts in a plain weave foundation (brocading), Sharply curved green vines with blue and red flowers. The pattern is made up of a straight repeat of counterfaced units. Lengths of fabric placed side by side would have continued pattern., France, late 18th century, woven textiles, Fragments
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Border (USA); Distributed by Maxwell & Co., S.A. (United States); machine-printed paper, textured, liquid mica; 91 x 49 cm (35 13/16 x 19 5/16 in.)Panel Made 1701-1725 France. Silk, gilt metal strips, and gilt metal strips wound around silk fiber core, plain weave with supplementary patterning warps, supplementary patterning wefts and supplementary binding warps tying some supplemenatary brocading wefts in plain interlacing (lampas) .Piece 18th century French. Piece 227494Coverlet 1833 American This dark blue wool and undyed cotton double cloth coverlet is woven in two panels and seamed at the center. It is patterned with unusual floral medallions alternating with a spoked wheel design. The border is decorated with a simple design of repeating floral sprigs.. Coverlet 13642Napkin from white Linnamast ,, 1692 - 1700 White Linnamasten napkin with pattern of volutes, brand is 24. Northern Netherlands (Possible) linen (material) damask White Linnamasten napkin with pattern of volutes, brand is 24. Northern Netherlands (Possible) linen (material) damaskSarong fragment, Medium: cotton Technique: wax resist dyeing (batik) on plain weave, Part of a sarong showing a white field with narrow blue borders on two sides and wide blue border at end. Borders display blue and white floral pattern and two of the borders are scalloped on the inner side (a North Javanese batik innovation). Ornamented with the 'buketan' motif (large-scale pattern of floral bouquets and birds) reflecting foreign influence., Indonesia, 19th century, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Sarong fragmentSidewall (USA); Manufactured by S.A. Maxwell & Co.; machine-printedCap crown, Medium: linen Technique: bobbin lace, Mechlin ground, Cap crown with Mechlin ground has a central floral bouquet framed by elaborate symmetrical scrollwork, giving the appearance of a fan, and surrounded by foliated sprays. Made in one piece., Belgium, mid-18th century, lace, Cap crownImperial robe on display in Presidential Palace, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, ChinaBatists handkerchief with S-monogram in whitework, anonymous, c. 1840 Batist handkerchief with whitework. In one of the corners, an S-monogram is embroidered within a large symmetrical cartouche. The cartouche consists of a straight and rocky tire work filled with forget-me-not. Outside the cartouche, flowers and two forests of corn are embroidered. Switzerland batiste Batist handkerchief with whitework. In one of the corners, an S-monogram is embroidered within a large symmetrical cartouche. The cartouche consists of a straight and rocky tire work filled with forget-me-not. Outside the cartouche, flowers and two forests of corn are embroidered. Switzerland batistePiece French 19th century View more. Piece. French. 19th century. Textiles-WovenNeedlepoint (Reticella) Lace Handkerchief, 19th century. Italy, 19th century. Linen center with needlepoint lace border; average: 43.8 x 43.8 cm (17 1/4 x 17 1/4 in.).Fragments of chasuble, Medium: silk Technique: damask, Three panels of chasuble of deep reddish purple fancy satin with large diagonal stylized sprig repeat in cloth weave on satin ground. Narrow coarse twill selvages with greeen and pale lavender warp stripes., Spain, 17th century, woven textiles, Fragments of chasubleTextile, Medium: silk, metallic Technique: woven, Pattern of leaves facing in alternate directions., 1750-1800, woven textiles, TextileWhite House furnishings. White House furnishings. Linen. White House, Washington, D.C.Piece 18th century German. Piece 216887Fragment of fabric unknownWoven piece. Culture: Spanish, possibly. Dimensions: Various dimensions. Date: 1700-1800. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Piece 16th-17th century Italian. Piece 224578Panel Made 1835-1845 England. Cotton; glazed .Frieze, Machine-printed paper, Alternating open fleur-de-lis with stylized leaf motif within each motif connected by strand of tulips. A border of the egg-and-dart motif runs under the above design. Printed in brown, white and pale green on a tan ground., USA, 1905-1915, Wallcoverings, FriezeTegelveld van Acht Tegels, Anonymous, 1725 - 1780 Tile field of 8 tiles (4 x 2) with saved leaves against a blue stock. Netherlands earthenware. tin glaze majolica Tile field of 8 tiles (4 x 2) with saved leaves against a blue stock. Netherlands earthenware. tin glaze majolicaGreek Ornament and Etruscan OrnamentShawl ca. 1830 probably French. Shawl. probably French. ca. 1830. silk, woolFragment; silk, metallicFragment multicolored brochure side. Three fragments multicolored silk tissue. The pattern has multicolored flowers on a blue ground.Textile (France); silkFrance, Pas de Calais, Calais, Musee de la Dentelle et de la Mode, museum of lace and fashion, lace detail.Border, Block printed on handmade paper, Consists of ogival ovals with quatrefoil-enframed paterae centers. The ovals are separated by acanthus leaves. Printed in shades of beige, brown and blue on gray ground., France, 1815-35, Wallcoverings, BorderA box for a passTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. 76 wool, 14 silk, 6 metal, 4 nylon, 21 x 18 in. (53.3 x 45.7 cm). 1948-1959Sample book page, Medium: cardboard, linen, silk, metallic Technique: Machine made net and lace. See notes for additional information., Two hundred and eight samples of machine-made openwork in imitation of bobbin laces and mounted on boards. All are floral patterns plus a few of an early 1920's geometric style. Several of the curtain laces made on the Levers machine., probably USA, probably Europe, 1900-1920, sample books, Sample book pageBorder (USA); machine-printed paper; 92.5 x 49 cm (36 7/16 x 19 5/16 in.)Fragment veelkleurige gebrocheerde zijde.Three fragments white silk tissue with a pattern of multicolored flowers.Sample early 19th century French. Sample. French. early 19th century. Silk on wool. Textiles-Embroideredvintage greeting cardSteel silk in album, Wiener Werkstätte, c. 1910 - c. 1932 Steel printed silk, yellow, green, red and blue on natural, with stylized flower plant inside Paralellepipedum-shaped frame (designer 7134 5/13). Vienna silk block printing (relief printing process) Steel printed silk, yellow, green, red and blue on natural, with stylized flower plant inside Paralellepipedum-shaped frame (designer 7134 5/13). Vienna silk block printing (relief printing process)Bedcover. England. Date: 1710-1750. Dimensions: 158.7 × 158.8 cm (62 1/2 × 62 1/2 in.). Silk, warp-float faced 7:1 satin weave; embroidered with silk, silvered-metal-strip-wrapped silk, and coils of silver-metal strips; laid work, couching, and padded couching with silk-wrapped bast fiber and paper forms; wool fiber batting; backed with linen, plain weave; three widths joined. Origin: England. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Fragment, Medium: wool, cotton Techinque: printed on plain weave, Dark brown ground with powdered design of trefoil in light browns and three berries () and leaves in green, purple and white., England, late 19th century, printed, dyed & painted textiles, FragmentFragment multicolored brochure silk, anonymous, 1750 Three fragments multicolored silk tissue. The pattern has multicolored flowers on a blue ground. Spain silk Three fragments multicolored silk tissue. The pattern has multicolored flowers on a blue ground. Spain silkWall Facing (Holland); tin-glazed earthenware, underglazeWall Facing (Holland); tin-glazed earthenware, underglazeFragments of a Carpet mid-17th century The pile of this carpet, made of pashmina wool obtained from the undercoat of the Himalayan mountain goat, is knotted onto a silk foundation. A high knot count, achieved through the use of these luxurious materials, allows for a design of sharply-detailed interweaving flowers and vines. Although the overall pattern of the work relates to Persian carpet design, the red field and the presence of lotus flowers in the border are unmistakably Indian.. Fragments of a Carpet 446640Buddhist Priest's Mantle (Kesa). Japan, 19th century. Costumes. Silk plain weave with silk and gilt-paper discontinuous supplementary-weft patterningSits with transit pattern of serpentines and twigs, c. 1775 Multicolored sits with transit pattern of serpentines and twigs. Like New. Ahmadabad (possibly) cotton (textile) Multicolored sits with transit pattern of serpentines and twigs. Like New. Ahmadabad (possibly) cotton (textile)Textile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. 72 acetate; 16 rayon; 12 metal, 25 x 18 in. (63.5 x 45.7 cm). 1948-1959Hanging 18th century. Hanging 446663Hungary, Kalocsa. Historic Regional Peasant House Museum of Folk Art (aka Nepmuveszeti Tajhaz). Famous traditional local embroidery.Petticoat 1760-80 British. Petticoat. British. 1760-80. silk, cottonFragments (Spain); silk, metallic yarnsTextile; silkTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. 64 acetate, 36 silk, 45 1/4 x 25 in. (114.9 x 63.5 cm). 1948-1959Pane (USA); pressed glassFragment, Medium: cotton Technique: printed on plain weave, Fragment with a black ground and tiny allover rose sprigs and foliage printed in purple, yellow and green., England, ca. 1850, printed, dyed & painted textiles, FragmentSidewall (USA); block-printed; 31 x 27 cm (12 3/16 x 10 5/8 in.)Mexico, Oaxaca, San Bartolo Coyotepec. Museum of Popular Art in San Bartolo Coyotepec. Fine artisan work is available year round, in exhibits or for sale in gift shop. A recent show by Remegio Maestas exhibited the finest of backstrap loom work done with cochineal, indigo and purpurea dyes.Mae A Clarke, Patchwork Quilt, 1935 1942 Patchwork QuiltSet of flat Spring flower icons in silhouette isolated on white. Cute retro illustrations in bright colors for stickers. Set of flat Spring flower icons in silhouette isolated on white. Cute retro illustrations in bright colors for stickers, labels, tags, scrapbooking.Wallpapersample. Maker: Jean Zuber & Cie, French, founded 1797Retailer: A. H. Davenport, American, late 19th-early 20th centuryTextile Swatch , 1950s to 1960s. Silk, 22 1/2 x 9 in. (57.2 x 22.9 cm). 1950s to 1960sPanel with attributes of music (one of a pair) ca. 1730 French This pair of panels is believed to have come from a private residence in the Marais, Paris. Although the provenance cannot be substantiated, one of the panels is carved with a trophy of love symbols (a quiver with arrows, cupids bow, a flaming torch and roses) in a shaped cartouche composed of C-scrolls at the top (07.225.154a). A trophy of musical instruments consisting of a bagpipe (musette du cour), oboe (hautbois), a pair of castanets, and a book of music decorates the other (07.225.154b). A second similarly shaped cartouche with floral ornament embellishes the lower part of both panels while sprigs of ivy and olive branches winding around an upright molding decorate the sides. Originally part of a larger ensemble and stripped of its surface paint and possibly gilded details, the panels were later framed as individual works. These pieces were part of the model collection of woodwork, paneling, and seat furniture of MaiClose-up of floral cross-stitch cushionTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. Wool blend, a: 22 x 17 1/2 in. (55.9 x 44.5 cm). 1948-1959Sidewall, Block-printed, Gray and yellow scrollwork with vases with jewelled decoration. Twisting leaves and ropes of flowers and fruit. Ornamented band at left. Printed on glazed blue ground., Lyon, France, ca. 1840, Wallcoverings, SidewallVector illustration for Tarot and playing cards. Template for invitations, posters. Vector illustration for Tarot and playing cards. Template for invitations, posters, printsVintage Drawers Vintage Style Cabinet With Many Colorful Drawers Copyright: xZoonar.com/MarkoxBericx 7875580Fragment (USA)Little books are placed on canvas background