Textile Panel (part of sleeve) of light blue taffeta brocaded with stripes of dashes of white and shaded dashes in red fading to yellow; vine with tiny roses at center; patterned stripes in green, reds, pinks.
Wall Hanging of black and white cotton in horizontal bands with figures, birds and plant motifs; hand-embroidered; reversible from negative/positive use of space. From Mexico or Guatemala.
Pillow Sham of woven metallic threads, shades of wine red silk and cotton and brown cotton; one end is sewn closed of grey and orange cotton; design of intricately patterned, geometric horizontal bands.
Head Scarf of pale pink cotton batiste with block print of a vine plant motif in green, purple and white; square shape with crochet trim with flowers with beaded stamens; might be discharge dye.
Trim from the border of a sari of dark purple silk or cotton with scrolling flower and vine brocade in green and rose color; green and red striped border with tree motif at one end.
Paper cut art of brown paper in a vine with elongated leaves and a check patterned ground; design is constructed of horizontal cuts; paper is backed on cotton fabric covered over cardboard.
Textile fragment of ecru silk brocade with a central swirling vine with flowers, leaves and grapes in purple, black, green, yellow and pink; trimmed at the edges with heart shaped leaf in yellow outlined in light brown.
Textile Panel of silver metallic, turquoise and ecru woven brocade in a modern looking design - abstract; turquoise line tracery; plain seam down center.
Textile Panel of pink, red, purple, lilac and green silk floss and metallic threads brocaded in a large, symmetrical potted flowers on ecru ground; colors are bold; design is large and takes up most of the area.
Textile Panel of pinks and green floral brocade with accents of ecru, golden yellow and plum; design of large stylized flowers; colors are bold and bright; medium weight with cotton and silk floss; discoloration; designed is outlined.
Textile Panel of beige cotton brocaded with brown dashes and leaves of silver metallic threads; edges are trimmed in metallic lace; tube opening through middle, each side is longer; backed on woven linen.
Textile sample of metallic gold and black silk brocade in an all-over floral and leaf design with accents of red-orange silk; detailed intricate design.
Roundel (looks like a coaster) of hot pink silk brocade with circle pattern of leaves in yellow and metallic threads; in each circle is a violet, light blue and gold paisley or flower sprig motif; brocade is trimmed around the edge with stitched violet and chartreuse threads and finished with green fringe; backed with white cambric.
Textile Panel of red velvet brocatelle with a center design in high relief of a simple flower and fleur-de-lis shapes at top and bottom of green and metallic threads; could be birds; backed on heavy canvas.
Pillow cover of pale green satin embroidered with birds and vines with flowers and bamboo in pastel shades of purple, peach, magenta, olive and pale pink.
Textile panel of intricate woven silk in gold, copper and blue ground has an intricate diamond and key fret pattern with oval and medallions with two dragons, flowers and perched bird.
Textiles bands of ecru silk satin with multi-colored embroidery of female figures outdoors with garden, gazebo, pine tree, bird, butterfly and other outdoor architecture; main colors are violet, blues, peach, taupe, purple and greens.
Textile fragment of couched brown cord with satin stitch embroidery of elongated leaves in green silk with sparse colors of rust and yellow worsted yarns; backed on natural fabric.
Textile panel of blue silk satin with black cut velvet pile of flowers and leaves; chrysanthemums; border of brocade ribbon and blocked band of brown silk; ribbon has a diamond pattern in green, pink and ecru; backed on peach linen.
Beaded pouch bag with crocheted drawstring closure; light gold beaded body with center ring of white and red, and blue flowers with green leaves; tiny multi-colored beads flower design trims the top and bottom; lined in peach silk that has mostly deteriorated.
Chasuble of ecru silk brocade with floral and vine design in green and shades of peach; edges are trimmed in mustard green open knit yarn with fringe; ecru ground has a diamond pattern; backed on cotton or linen canvas.
Textile fragment of ecru silk moire with embroidered flower with stem and leaves; flower in shades of pink, rust, brown and salmon; leaves of turquoise and green; bud of the stem is of worsted black and yellow threads couched with metal bands.
Textile panel of indigo and off-white double-ikat cotton with designs of a blurred floral medallion and tic-tac-toe rectangles; small attached swatch of double-ikat polka-dot design; wall hanging; the Japanese word for ikat is kasuri.
Crazy Quilt of blue, reds and brown velvet with varying stitches; various sizes and shapes of fabric are sewn together with exposed stitching; some shapes contain tree, house, flower in light colored threads; patchwork quilting without repeated motifs or patterns.
Textile yardage of aqua satin and gold cotton damask in a pattern of bees and ornate medallions in gold cotton on aqua satin ground; medallions are spaced in alternating rows with bees patterned in the negative space; two samples of alternative colors of fabric at top.
Textile fragment of ecru silk damask brocaded with a large potted flower motif in bold colors of gold, green, pink, red, yellow and purple with shading.
Textile fragment from a dress of ecru silk taffeta with groupings of red pinstripes, stripes of horizontal brocaded blue stripes and vines and floral brocade in pinks, green, blue and gold; one end is trimmed in metallic lace and floral lace; floral lace is embroidered with vines and flowers on tulle ground.
Table scarf of red silk with large metallic gold design; ogives with two birds, each on top of a four legged animal; large tassels at ends; designs are set in ovals with scrolling designs within.
Upholstery Fabric of greens, black and golden brown woven cotton with added yarn weave in teal, black and golden brown; banded stripes with geometric designs.
Belt of woven violet wool with geometric designs composed of stepped squares in orange, blue, white, yellow, sea green and black; fringe at ends; tie belt.
Shawl of linen tulle embellished with flat, crimped silver metal in patterns of figures, pants, trees and architecture set in horizontal rows; designs show Coptic Christian influence; typically worn draped over the head or as a wrap.
Textile panel of natural linen embroidered with heavy silk thread in a vined flower large design; vines of deep blue have an ornate quality; flowers are light and dark pink; pink bands trim sides; design on both sides.
Coin Purse of orange silk with vines flower embroidery in shades of blue; trimmed in a band of black silk; both sides are the same and have a flap that opens to separate compartments; a center compartment is accessed by compressing ends.
Shawl of black silk-like fabric embroidered with vines and flowers; heavily embroidered in the corners and embroidered around the edge; edged in black crochet net with long fringe.
Table Cover of gold and lavender silk brocade in a symmetrical ornamental design on ecru ground; design has a shading effect similar to ombre; panel is backed on bright blue silk damask in a scrolling floral design - looks Chinese; back is larger that front creating a blue trim around the front design.
Textile fragment of red and yellow heavyweight woven fabric in a ornate floral design with bugle shapes; embellished with metal rings that have the appearance of chainmail; heavyweight fabric may have linen, silk and/or wool; looks like jacquard.
Textile trim sample of bright fuchsia silk brocaded with gold metallic threads and green silk in a pattern of two birds and floral bouquet set within and ornate olgive; green and gold striped border with ornate leaf design at top.
Textile panel of dark gold silk with hand-woven brocade of cream and green floral design with ornate zig-zag pattern; trimmed in a band of gold brocade.
Upholstery Fabric of pastel shades of woven cotton in powder blue, pink, yellow and green with added yarn weave; wide check with geometrical linear designs.
Upholstery Fabric of pale blue, tan, brick red, black and beige woven cotton with an added yarn weave; wide striped bands with geometrical linear designs.
Upholstery Fabric of orange, black, dark orange woven cotton with added yarn weave in black, teal, off-white and sage green; striped bands with geometrical linear designs.
Trim from a border of a sari of deep turquoise silk brocaded with tiny floral diamond pattern in metallic gold bordered by red stripes with gold chevron within; gold zig-zag design at bottom.
Handbag of beige wool embroidered with a circle of leaves in blue and orange with a center design of cat encircled with rabbits in browns and ivory; bag is circle shape with opening at top; long drawstring braided cord cross-body carrying; from Pangrati, Greece.
Textile panel of fuchsia silk brocade with vertical stripes patterned in the center with intricate plant motifs in gold metallic threads and pink, green, blue and black silk; from Damascus.
Wall Hanging of black, orange and yellow cotton; hand-woven in varying size horizontal bands with some yarns dangling throughout; white fringed yarn at ends.
Vest Bodice of peach-pink silk brocaded with a lattice ground and leafy vines and flowers in green, blue, yellow, white, pale blue and lilac; deep scoop neckline just below bust is trimmed in metallic lace; sleeveless armholes are trimmed in metallic lace in a scalloped shape; hand-sewn; fully lined, backed in blue linen; lacing closure at center-front with blue velvet, satin-back ribbon. Record says: Seville, Alberto Linares, Spanish 17th century. I can find no evidence to confirm this. --DLF 2019.
Handkerchief of a printed page on fine cotton; the page consists of three sections of poems/songs dealing with the new country...Landing of Columbus; each of the three sections has a photo image at top.
Trim from the border of a sari of yellow cotton or silk brocaded in a geometrical design in black and hot pink with a border of alternating dashes in the same colors.
Wall Hanging of hand-woven linen, wool or hemp in a diamond pattern in red and tan; sides are trimmed in tan with blue diagonal stripes; self-fringe at top and bottom.
Textile fragment of pale aqua velvet in a pattern of flowers set in a diamond of leaves on a woven golden tan ground with metallic threads; pieced together.