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Dado (England), 1817–27
Simulates wooden Chinese fretwork railing with elements repeating horizontally. An illusion of depth is achieved by means of shadows against yellow irregular wave background. Printed in purple on yellow ground.
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Dado (France), 1810
A horizontal rectangle shows two children. The boy has placed a board over a small brook and the girl is in the act of crossing over. A floral rope marks…
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Dado (France), ca. 1815
Large horizontal rectangle containing motif of doves perched on a quiver of arrows. On either side are vertical rectangles the designs of which are identical: a trophy made up of…
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Edging (France), 19th century
Lace band with floss flowers sewn at intervals. Loosely worked undyed silk bobbin lace with a scalloped edge dotted with single flowers and a few small knotted tassels of polychrome…
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Dado (France), 1790
Vase at center, from which are suspended ropes of pearls. Two winged terms at either side catch up the ends of the pearl ropes and with their hands grasp the…
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Bed Hanging (Italy), 18th century
Long hanging of white linen with drawn work band on all four sides. Bobbin lace insertions in two narrow strips, and bobbin lace edging at ends. Design in drawn work…
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Bed Hanging (France), 1730–70
Bed hangings of heavy white silk, embroidered in gold thread, gold foil strips, and colored silks. Each panel is made up of two breadths of fabric seamed down the center…
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Bed Hanging (France), 1730–70
Bed hangings of heavy white silk, embroidered in gold thread, gold foil strips, and colored silks. Each panel is made up of two breadths of fabric seamed down the center…
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Bed Hanging (India (for European market)), late 17th century
Large hanging of cotton chintz, lined with pale blue Chinese silk damask (now removed), contemporary with the chintz, and bound on three sides with twill curtain binding. The design is…
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Dado (France), ca. 1810
A vase filled with fruit at center towards which two kneeling, confronted maidens reach. They are dressed in flowing classical robes. A stylized Ionic column marks the horizontal repeat. A…
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