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Sidewall, Giraffes, 1953
Similar to a bandbox paper of the 1830s. Medallion has large giraffe with two oriental figures pulling at its bridle reins. This alternates vertically with small medallion of a lion-like…
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Embroidered Band (Taiwan), early 20th century
Narrow geometrical border embroidered in red, white, yellow, orange, and green ramie cross-stitch on old black traders’ cotton
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Embroidered Band (Taiwan), 19th–mid-20th century
Broad chevron band embroidered in yellow, orange, and green on black traders’ cotton. Cross-stitch guard border.
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Embroidered Band (Taiwan), 19th–mid-20th century
“Old black traders’ cotton” worked in fine white, orange, yellow, green cross stitch, with geometrical band with stylized floral motives extending from it on lower edge.
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Breast Plate (Taiwan), 1900–1955
Diamond-shaped badge with allover continuous lozenge pattern of blue-green, cerise, and purple in weft floats on natural ramie warps. Divided into eight equal parts by rows of close-set traders’ buttons…
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Sample (USA), ca. 1950
Woven sample with horizontal stripes of tans, greens and bright fuchsia. Warp is white silk; wefts are thin tan, off-white, and fuchsia chenille, bright green synthetic yarn, very thick yellow-green…
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Sidewall, Persian Miniature, 1955–58
Against a mustard yellow ground are printed figures in Persian costumes, animals, fowl, blossoms and foliage in an all-over design based on the motifs and conventions of Persian miniature painting.…
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