Search Demo: Museum Collection

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  Handkerchief (Philippines), 1800–1850

  Square handkerchief with a border of drawn work and corners decorated in a vine motif. Hemmed edges.

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  Sleeve Panel (Philippines), late 19th–early 20th century

  Straight panels intended for sleeves with a small appliquéd and embroidered floral design. A wide border shows a vine pattern along with a flower and vine pattern of appliqué pina…

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  Sleeve (Philippines), late 19th–early 20th century

  Straight panels intended for sleeves with a small appliquéd and embroidered floral design. A wide border shows a vine pattern along with a flower and vine pattern of appliqué pina…

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  Bodice (Philippines), late 19th–early 20th century

  Simple bodice, front and back in one piece, with a round, low neck. Very sheer, off-white piña cloth with an appliqué design of small flowers outlined in white embroidery. Border…

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  Sample Book (USA), 1948

  Contains forty contemporary designs by leading designers. The “Audubon Game Birds” is a photo-lithograph. Includes “Skeletons” by William Justema, “In Line” by Ilonka Karasz.

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  Sample Book (France), ca. 1750

  Folded paper with twelve samples in very bright colors mounted on thin board. Probably used for uniforms. Samples are mounted on paper which reads “LONDRINS SECONDS DE LA GRAVETTE MAY…

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  Wall Pocket (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century

  Wall pocket with three pockets of rose silk, decorated with metal trimming laid on in high relief in symmetrical designs. Trimmed with looped fringe.

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  Wall Pocket (Germany), late 17th century

  Wall pocket in yellow silk with embroidery in metal threads and applique of silk of human figures with painted faces.

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  Wall Pocket, late 17th century

  Wall pocket with three pockets and highly ornamental shaped top. Two pockets of pale blue silk, one of faded rose, embroidered in symmetrical floral designs in silk and heavy gold…

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  Wall Pocket, early 18th century

  Long wall pocket with four sections and shaped top, made to hang. Bright red satin with embroidery in colored silks and metal threads. Each section has a symmetrical vine and…