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  • Border (France), mid-18th century

    Shaped border with repeated undulating forms connected by stylized garland. Fond: bride tortillée. Modes: enchainettes, point mignon, mosaique.

  • Border (France), late 18th–early 19th century

    Border with a slightly scalloped border of floral sprays and a powdered-over net of semé de larmes. Fond: bride tortillée. Modes: enchainettes, point mignon, petit réseau, semé de larmes.

  • Border (France), 17th century

    Wide border of linen with areas of drawn work and embroidery in an open pattern of floral sprays and birds with an angel on the right side.

  • Hanging, Windflower, 1959–60

    Open weave hanging in shades of pinks, reds, oranges and greens.

  • Textile (USA), 1964–66

    Fragment printed in pink, green and orange. Pattern shows large scale swirling “bizarre” design of wings and floral elements.

  • Necklace (South Africa), 1960s

    Necklace known as a “love letter.” White beaded square with vertical stripes of black, green and red zig-zags, suspended from two beaded cords. The various color combinations and designs convey…

  • Necklace (South Africa), 1960s

    Group of tribal necklaces known as love letters. The various color combinations and designs convey messages connected with courtship.

  • Necklace (South Africa), 1960s

    Necklace known as a “love letter.” Small white beaded squares, each with a multicolored drum, alternate with loops of white and multiccolored beads. The various color combinations and designs convey…

  • Necklace (South Africa), 1960s

    Group of tribal necklaces known as love letters. The various color combinations and designs convey messages connected with courtship.

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