Search Demo: Museum Collection

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  Sampler (USA), 1827

  Sampler embroidered in red, black and blue on a white ground, with the alphabet and inscription Susanna Meck 1827 at the top, and many small detached motifs including animals, birds,…

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  Belt (Russia), late 19th century

  Ribbon belt in silver cloth with black silk strips and figures. Six convex buttons and two-part buckle ornamented in scrolling stem and leaf design and the word “Kavkaz” (Caucasus) in…

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  Textile (Russia)

  Floral serpentines brocaded in colored silks on background of gold and silver arranged in vertical stripes.

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  Sampler (England), 17th century

  Thirteen cross borders in cutwork with needlepoint stitches and embroidery in satin and curled stitches.

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  Capelet (Russia), 18th century

  Part of a garment made from silver brocade with salmon-colored silk ruffles and lined with twill in natural wool.

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  Puppet, 19th century

  Male figure in long skirt, naked to the waist. Pink face with black moustache and beard; gold, black, red green and cream head-dress. Arms with articulated elbow. All flesh except…

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  Baby Puppet, late 19th century

  Brightly painted head with white net cap and red ribbon. Printed cotton garment with lace at neck and wrists.

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  Judy Puppet, late 19th century

  Brightly painted head in red-ribboned black bonnet. Mulberry printed dress, white apron, and brightly printed drawers. Black hose and shoes. Lace at neck and knees.

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  Toby Puppet, late 19th century

  Sun-nosed head with red cheeks and open mouth. Crepe hair. Printed shirt, blue vest, red trousers, black boots. Blue fringe at ankles and waist. Blue, white and gold scrolled collar.

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  Puppet, late 19th century

  Wide-eyed face with red cheeks. Figure dressed in red and white lace, blue fringe at the neck. Remains of crepe hair.