Color: #b0c4de
Drawing, Design for a Vessel (Tableware), ca. 1675
The left half is shown, supported by a dolphin’s head. The lowest part of the body is convex; it is decorated with leaves. The part next to it is concave and fluted. The main section…
Ornament (USA), ca. 1942
Wheel-shaped ornament made by knotting and interlacing yellow silk cord.
Print (France)
The print depicts a group of people operating a large glassmaking furnace, with several large pots inside the kiln. One person is stirring or working with molten material on the ground, while others are managing…
Print (France)
The image is a detailed architectural print showing cross-sectional and top-down views of a small glass furnace, labeled with various parts and measurements. The drawing includes multiple figures illustrating different angles and components of the…
Print (France)
A detailed architectural floor plan titled “Verrerie en bois, Plan général d’une grande Verrerie en Plats” showing the layout of a large wooden glassworks. The print is labeled with various letters indicating specific sections and…
Border (China), 19th century
Valance or border in heavy white cotton embroidered in blue cotton with a main design of a crow in flight appearing between two sprays of fruit-bearing branches. Flowers, butterflies and bats in a detached design….
Textile, Wey, designed 1883
Medium scale design of large flowers on curving stems with small composite flowers scattered between. Some dotted detail. In two shades of pale blue on deep indigo blue ground. Wide plain deep blue selvedges.
Tile (USA), ca. 1880
Blue. Framed by plants, or swan floats on a pond.
Border (possibly France), ca. 1845
Grisaille and blue scrollwork motif alternating with medallion enclosing diaper of red flock rosettes on white glazed ground in diagonal pattern. At least one edge has probably been clipped. Printed and flocked on white glazed…
Drawing (USA)
The drawing depicts a theatrical scene with several actors dressed in elaborate, period costumes standing on a stage framed by curtains and classical columns. The illustration is bordered with ornate designs and features the title…