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Assortment of historical textiles and fabrics featuring intricate patterns and embroidery, evoking a classic aesthetic.

Black voile from fine tulle, with small dots, c. 1900 Black voile from fine tulle, with small dots. Nijmegen (possibly)France whole: Silk. Black voile from fine tulle, with small dots. Nijmegen (possibly)France whole: Silk.
Black voile from fine tulle, with small dots, c. 1900 Black voile from fine tulle, with small dots. Nijmegen (possibly)France whole: Silk. Black voile from fine tulle, with small dots. Nijmegen (possibly)France whole: Silk.
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Linnamast napkin with leaves, anonymous, c. 1890 - c. 1910 Linnamast napkin with leaves on winding stems and an edge of stylized flowers. The napkin has a sewn number (2559 in red on white) and a white -embroidered monogram KS. The napkin is part of five napkins (BK-1970-129-B to BK-1970-129-G) and a tablecloth (BK-1970-129-A). linen (material) damask Linnamast napkin with leaves on winding stems and an edge of stylized flowers. The napkin has a sewn number (2559 in red on white) and a white -embroidered monogram KS. The napkin is part of five napkins (BK-1970-129-B to BK-1970-129-G) and a tablecloth (BK-1970-129-A). linen (material) damaskSketchbook (29 leaves, linencover). Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey, American, 1852-1911, M.A. (HON.) 1897Textile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. Silk, a: 18 1/2 x 47 in. (47 x 119.4 cm). 1948-1959Two silver platters () from the collection of the Minutoli Institut, Liegnitz (now Legnica, Poland). Belitski, Ludwig (1830-1902), photographerSketchbook (54 leaves, linencover). Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey, American, 1852-1911, M.A. (HON.) 1897Table Set For Tea Made 1835-1845 England. Photogenic drawing print from photogenic drawing negative, stabilized (fixed) in potassium iodide or potassium bromide . William Henry Fox TalbotTwo Diamonds, from the Playing Cards series (N84) to promote Turkish Cross-Cut Cigarettes for W. Duke, Sons and Co. 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Playing Cards" series (N84), issued in a set of 53 cards in 1888 to promote Turkish Cross-Cut Cigarettes produced by W. Duke Sons & Co. The versos across the set display a matching abstract floral pattern. The Joker advertises Duke brand cigarettes and the Ace of Spades displays an ad for Turkish Cross-Cut Cigarettes. Besides Turkish Cross-Cut, a version of the same set of playing cards was also released to promote the overall W. Duke Sons & Co. brand.. Two Diamonds, from the Playing Cards series (N84) to promote Turkish Cross-Cut Cigarettes for W. Duke, Sons and Co.. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)A table from a set of furniture from the collections of Arkadiusz Strzacki from Mińsk Mazowiecki in 1917 - a side view on a 1: 5 scale; Sztolcman, Władysław Roman (1873-1950); 1917 (not after September 21, 1917) (1917-00-00-1917-00-00);Black voile from fine tulle, with small dots, c. 1900 Black voile from fine tulle, with small dots. Nijmegen (possibly)France whole: Silk. Black voile from fine tulle, with small dots. Nijmegen (possibly)France whole: Silk.Bliżej Kultury unknownTissue fragment. Natural linen tissue fragment with centrally a horizontal band with embroidery in black, and light blue with triangles, staircase and diamond motifs. Ecru embroidery forms a hole pattern. At the top of the tissue a fragment of the same kind of horizontal tire.Fourteen Egyptian objects, including three Sistra, a Kohlpot and a Djed-Pilaar, Anonymous, c. 1890 - c. 1895 photograph photographic support gelatin silver print containers. conceptions and ideas visualized ~ Egyptian religionPapyrus sheet. Dimensions: Not measured.. Dynasty: Dynasty 26-30. Date: 664-332 B.C..Discovered in the debris from the forecourt of a tomb at Thebes, this group of objects would have belonged to a scribe. Included here are a wooden palette (containing an unused cake of black ink) (a) and three reed brushes (b-d); a skein of thread (e); several sheets of papyrus (h1-3, i); a string to bind the papyrus (f); another string to tie the papyrus to the palette (g); and linen cloth that had been wrapped around the entire set (j). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Toleware Tin Box. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 38 x 31 cm (14 15/16 x 12 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 3/8" high; 8 7/8" long; 4 1/8" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank Gray.Allegory of Charles IX as Mars; Léonard Limosin (French, about 1505 - 1575,1577); Limoges, France; 1573; Polychrome enamel with painted gold highlights on copper and silver; 16.8 x 22.9 cm (6 5,8 x 9 in.)Carved Cameo in Daguerreotype Case. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 41.4 x 33.7 cm (16 5/16 x 13 1/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 3" high; 2" wide. Medium: watercolor, gouache, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Clementine Fossek.Swatch from Patchwork Quilt. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 30.2 x 42.9 cm (11 7/8 x 16 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 90" square. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: A. Zimet.Door lock from around 1830 from the equipment of the court in Gostków - general view; Sztolcman, W Adys Aw Roman (1873-1950); 1918 (not after 18.09.1918) (1918-00-00-1918-00-00);Old photo album with photos isolated on white. Seven Designs for Decorated Cups, including Venice, Osborne Tapetry and Osborne Patterns 1845-55 Alfred Henry Forrester Alfred Crowquill British. Seven Designs for Decorated Cups, including Venice, Osborne Tapetry and Osborne Patterns 394797Sketchbook (18 leaves, blue papercover). Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey, American, 1852-1911, M.A. (HON.) 1897Portrait of a Boy with Gold-Mining Toys. James M. Ford (American, 1827 - about 1877)Skirt Fragment (Spain); silkSamples (USA); Manufactured by Orinoka Mills (United States); Warp x Weft (a): 23 × 64.5 cm (9 1/16 × 25 3/8 in.) Warp x Weft (b): 28 × 33 cm (11 × 13 in.)Ornamental ornament, possibly a list.Leaf 1 verso from a sketchbook with 14 sheets.Chopping Knife. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 34 x 26.2 cm (13 3/8 x 10 5/16 in.) Original IAD Object: blade: 7 1/8" long, 1 1/2" wide, 5 1/4" long. Medium: watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Walter Praefke.Three tilesFragment. Italy, Venice. Date: 1501-1600. Dimensions: 77.6 x 34.6 cm (30 1/2 x 13 5/8 in.). Silk, broken warp chevron twill weave cut, pile-on-pile solid velvet. Origin: Italy. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Etching - Manufacture of Beaver Hats AnonymousKnives, necklace and a mat of the Bangala and Bapoto, Franz Thonner, 1896 photomechanical print Congodresden paper collotype tools, aids, implements ~ crafts and industries: knife. necklace. door furniture, e.g. boot scraper, brush, doormatKnee Buckle. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.7 cm (11 x 8 15/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edna C. Rex.MirrorThree floor tiles decorated with a rooster.Three floor tiles decorated with a `grate '.Miscellaneous Wood Products - Multiple Products. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic HistoryPrice medal of the Royal Dutch Motor -Wheeldrijdersvereniging (1922), Chris van der Hoef, 1922 history medal Hexagonal bronze medal, on the front the letters KNMV in circles surrounded by a bead cord, like an elongated coat of arms, under a crown and between oak slice, with a change in the bottom and the year in the field, on the downside an inscript room with scrap frame with on top A crowned winged wheel and symbols of motor power and energy at the bottom. bronze (metal) striking (metalworking)Gold Strap End (Unfinished) 700s Avar The treasure contains an array of belt fittings, some elaborately decorated, some unfinished or defectively cast. Some show no signs of use, while others are quite worn.The AvarsThe Avars were a nomadic tribe of mounted warriors from the Eurasian steppe. The Byzantine emperor Justinian negotiated with them in the sixth century to protect the Empires northern border along the Black Sea. Emboldened by their subjugation of numerous tribes, they unsuccessfully attempted to seize the Empires capital, Constantinople. They remained a scourge of both Byzantium and the Western kingdoms until Charlemagne defeated them through a series of campaigns in the 790s and early 800s.All the money and treasure that the Avars had been years amassing was seized, and no war in which the Franks have ever engaged.. brought them such riches and such booty. Up to that time the Avars had passed for a poor people, but so much gold and silver was found.. that one may well thiFlower arrangement. UnknownEmbroidered saddle deck from Turkey exhibited on the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations from 1851 in London, Hugh Owen, 1851 photograph London photographic support salted paper print saddle LondonPhoto album (empty), Anonymous, 1860 - 1900 leather. cardboard. paper. metal decorated paperFlower still life, anonymous, c. 1855 - c. 1870 stereograph photographic support. cardboard albumen print cut flowers; nosegay, bunch of flowersTwo candlesticks decorated with leaf motifs and a flame ..Bookmark (England); Possibly by Thomas Stevens (English, 1828-1888); silkFront and back of a medal in honor of the appointment of Victoria to Empress of India, Bourne & Shepherd (Possibly), c. 1876 - c. 1877 photograph photographic support albumen print ruler, sovereign - BB - female rulerLookingglassBag with flap, 20th century, 29 1/2 x 16in. (74.9 x 40.6cm), Linen, silk; needlework, United States, 20th centuryCards depicting flowers.. Proofs, Cards. 1865 - 1899. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. FlowersWall Facing (Netherlands); tin-glazed earthenware, underglaze; 5 tiles tall, various wideButtons. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 23.1 cm (12 x 9 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charlotte Winter.Eight Designs for Decorated Cups, including Boabdil Pattern 1845-55 Alfred Henry Forrester Alfred Crowquill British. Eight Designs for Decorated Cups, including Boabdil Pattern 394795Rack with Candle Molds. Dated: c. 1935. Dimensions: overall: 21.3 x 30.4 cm (8 3/8 x 11 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charles Caseau.Wood Cassetta Frame, 16th century, 29 1/2 x 26 in. (74.9 x 66 cm), Wood, gilding, Italy or Spain, 16th centuryPatch-box from Cavalry Carbine Stock. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 35.3 x 25.3 cm (13 7/8 x 9 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Elmer R. Kottcamp.Piece 18th-19th century Japan. Piece 67643Elizabeth Moutal, Shaker Man's Collar, c 1936 Shaker Man's CollarStamped Velvet, 17th century. Spain, 17th century. Velvet (cut and stamped): silk; overall: 36 x 16.5 cm (14 3/16 x 6 1/2 in.).Daguerreotype plate with no image. UnknownChair Cover Made 1800-1820 England. Linen and silk, plain weave; embroidered with silk in back and tent stitches .On a mirror , Flowers, Mirrors. The Massachusetts WPA Federal Art Project Photograph Collectionempty wooden frame for photoseal of the customs house in Zabłudów. komora celna, signatoryBack side of a polaroid photographyChildren in a cart, probably on the beach of Valkeveen, c. 1915 - c. 1925 photograph Valkeveen iron (metal). cardboard ferrotyping child. hand-cart ValkeveenNapkin, Medium: linen Technique: damask, Large dinner napkin of white linen damask. Design of flower filled urn, palmettes, etc. Border design of highly conventionalized floral motifs. At center of lower border the date, 1731, and a crown over the letter 'C' are embroidered in red linen., possibly Germany, 1731, woven textiles, NapkinSouvenir of Józef Czapski Pencil pastels in the case L. & c. Hardtmuth, CARAN THE ACHE, CONTUIN Paris, Swan Stabo, bacigol & Farjon, StockedWick Trimmer. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 23.3 x 28 cm (9 3/16 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/4" long; 4 1/2" wide. Medium: watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Leslie Macklem.Bible illustrations, c. 1550 - c. 1699 wood (plant material)Cylindrical object, possibly a can or bucket, c. 1884 - c. 1887 Page 16 from a sketchbook with 45 sheets made around the Ewijkshoeve. Ewijkshoeve paper. chalk container of metal: bucket, can, canister, drum, tinPhoto album with collection of photos from the private atmosphere of the Wachenheimer family, taken between 1935 and 1939, Wachenheimer family, 1935 - 1939 Small format photo album, blue leather cover with push button closure. With photos in small format. Photos from the private atmosphere of the Wachenheimer family, including holiday photos and photos taken in Rotterdam after the family had emigrated to the Netherlands, taken from September 1935 to 1939. The last magazines 32-52 are empty and there are no photos. omslag: leather Rotterdam. StuttgartThree Door Latches. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 35.9 x 44.8 cm (14 1/8 x 17 5/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Al Curry.Bird Finial, 1523-1028 BCE, 3 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 3/16 in. (9.21 x 5.72 x 0.56 cm), Pale green translucent jade with traces of red pigment, China, 16th-11th century BCEJean-Marie Michel Cazin (1869-1917). "Medal plate. The fisherman's wife". Metal, bronze. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 57558-9 Bronze, woman, metal, inventory number, numismatics, fisherman, medal plate, reverseFastening, ideal-typical map, field fastenersRose bouquet. Charles E. Danforth (American, active Massachusetts 1870s)Clementine Fossek, Carved Cameo in Daguerreotype Case, c 1937 Carved Cameo in Daguerreotype CaseButton; mother-of-pearlDaira late 19th century Turkish. Daira 500946Paul de Lamerie, Salver (Tea Table), 1726/27, silver.Flowers (asters) on a vase.Fragment (France); silk; Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg; 1938-82-70-d"Vice and tools sent to Photographic Unit in London, England for repairing a Debrie Camera. The size of the Debrie Camera is notable, as it requires a watchmakers outfit for repair. Sometimes blacksmith tools are used for camera repairs, but in this case, specific watchmakers tools are needed."Folded Form, Maria van Elk, 1986 drawing A folded, violet -colored, irregular, heprecy shape. Netherlands Japanese paper (handmade paper). drawingChristmas cards with decorative designs, depicting an owl, clouds, stars, angels, gifts, flowers, vases and a distant town.. Proofs, Greeting cards. 1865 - 1899. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Gifts, AngelsPortrait of an unknown child, Petz & Co., 1871 - 1890 Photograph. visit card This photo is part of an album. Batavia paper. cardboard albumen print anonymous historical person portrayedMiniature portrait of a man in Ridder costume, Anonymous, c. 1880 - c. 1910 photograph This photo is part of an album. baryta paper historical costumeLinnamast napkin, Anonymous, c. 1900 - c. 1950 Yellow Linen Damas napkin decorated with a medallion with anchor and stars and in the corners of eagle branches. Chain yellow, impact white. Eindhoven linen (material) damask Yellow Linen Damas napkin decorated with a medallion with anchor and stars and in the corners of eagle branches. Chain yellow, impact white. Eindhoven linen (material) damaskSketchbook with 49 magazines, Johanna van de Kamer, c. 1890 - c. 1922 Sketchbook consisting of 49 magazines with buildings in the Netherlands, Italy and France, crafts, calligraphy, ornaments and decorative patterns and motifs, including from the Far East. Probably made to example books during drawing lessons at the Academy in Amsterdam. Pencil sketches on the front of the band. Netherlands paper. pencil. ink. watercolor (paint). boekband: linen (material). boekband: cardboard pen / brush exterior ~ representation of a building. ornaments ~ art. calligraphy Palazzo Vecchio. Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Palazzo Nerucci. Santa Croce. Château de Chambord. Georgsbrunnen. Town hall. Town hall. Meat hall. Town hall. Maarten van Rossumhuis. Struggling. Duivelshuis. Town hall. Central Museum. Large or Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk. Royal Palace Amsterdam. AntwerpA Letter Rack, Edward Collier, 1642-1708, Dutch, active in London 1693-1702 and 1706-1708, 1695, Oil on canvas, Overall: 23 1/4 × 18 1/2 inches (59.1 × 47 cm), comb, letter opener, letter rack, newspaper, paper, quill, stamp (tool), still life, wax, woodSilhouette - side view; Sandal and Tatar sock; Czachórski, Władysław (1850-1911); 1870 (1870-00-00-1870-00-00);Christmas, Easter and New Year cards depicting flowers, foliage and portraits of children.. Humphrey, Lizbeth Bullock (b. 1841). Proofs, Greeting cards. 1865 - 1899. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. ChildrenTile tableau with four (of originally sixteen) tiles, 1650 - 1700 Four tiles hiring with a tile tableau of sixteen tiles. The remaining twelve tiles of the tile tableau have been loosened (see BK-1987-45-2). Netherlands Earthenware. Tin Glaze. List: Wood (Plant Material) majolica Four tiles hiring with a tile tableau of sixteen tiles. The remaining twelve tiles of the tile tableau have been loosened (see BK-1987-45-2). Netherlands Earthenware. Tin Glaze. List: Wood (Plant Material) majolicaLookingglassGrahal-Manzara. Carnavalet 2013-2016 collection sites. Numismatics.Herbert S Frere, Writing Desk, 1941 Writing DeskLamp. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 25.5 x 35.8 cm (10 1/16 x 14 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.Bonnet. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 45.7 x 33.8 cm (18 x 13 5/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 16" wide; 11" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Orville A. Carroll.Sidewalk Newsstand, New York City, New York, USA, Angelo Rizzuto, Anthony Angel Collection, November 1953Table with Ornamental Objects 19th century Anonymous, Chinese, 19th century Chinese. Table with Ornamental Objects. Anonymous, Chinese, 19th century. 19th century. Pen and ink and gouache. DrawingsTrunk. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 45.6 cm (14 1/16 x 17 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 30" long; 18" wide; 18" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Joseph Ficcadenti.photo frame at wrinkled paper. List of sliced decoration: fighting between Turks and Europeans.