Search Demo: Museum Collection

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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.

  • 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…

  • Carpet, Campion, late 19th century

    Length of so-called “Kidderminster” or ingrain carpeting with a single repeat of a large-scale symmetrical pattern. An ogival framework with acanthus leaves, twining stems and flowers in shades of green…

  • 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…

  • Carpet (USA), ca. 1832

    Rectangle of “Tapestry Brussels” carpeting with large flowers and leaves in deep rich colors in blurred impressionistic style.

  • 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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