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1. onvent sampler of a variety of open-work lace stitches with a blue silk back that shows through
onvent sampler of a variety of open-work lace stitches with a blue silk back that shows through
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Convent sampler of a variety of open-work lace stitches with a blue silk back that shows through; eight blocks show different patterned open-work and Ajour lace.
2. Handbag (re-purposed from the sleeve trim from a woman's garment) of heavy-weight natural cotton
Handbag (re-purposed from the sleeve trim from a woman's garment) of heavy-weight natural cotton
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Handbag (re-purposed from the sleeve trim from a woman's garment) of heavy-weight natural cotton with trim along the top portion of solid embroidery in red, dark blue and white cotton; design of figured bands ending in triangles feather edged; zig-zag, dots, arrows; embroidery does not extend all the around the bag as the underarm portion of the sleeve was left undone; metal eyelets; no straps.
3. Textile fragment from a rug of red, green, black and beige cut wool with brushed out fringe
Textile fragment from a rug of red, green, black and beige cut wool with brushed out fringe
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Textile fragment from a rug of red, green, black and beige cut wool with brushed out fringe; pattern of pinwheels with tiny floral motifs in a black open-diamond.
4. Pouch of natural woven linen needlepoint embroidered in an open-mesh of nine floral sprays of pink
Pouch of natural woven linen needlepoint embroidered in an open-mesh of nine floral sprays of pink
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Pouch of natural woven linen needlepoint embroidered in an open-mesh of nine floral sprays of pink with black center and purple with yellow center flowers with black stems with green filled leaves; floral sprays alternate and have three of the same flowers on each spray except for the top left spray which has one purple flower and two pink flowers; drawstring closure at top; bottom of bag is embroidered with smaller flowers.
5. Handbag (re-purposed from the sleeve trim from a woman's garment) of heavy-weight natural cotton
Handbag (re-purposed from the sleeve trim from a woman's garment) of heavy-weight natural cotton
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Handbag (re-purposed from the sleeve trim from a woman's garment) of heavy-weight natural cotton with heavy textural embroidery in black silk; solid embroidered band along the top with distinct motifs dipping down in straight lines separated by open space; two braided cord stripes create a short handle.
6. Textile of red, orange, lavender, pale chartreuse and black hand-spun, woven goat hair solid embroidery
Textile of red, orange, lavender, pale chartreuse and black hand-spun, woven goat hair solid embroidery
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Textile of red, orange, lavender, pale chartreuse and black hand-spun, woven goat hair solid embroidery on heavy woven cotton or linen; design of stripes alternating with figured, geometric bands.
7. Circlet (Agal) of black camel hair cord wound around a round padding
Circlet (Agal) of black camel hair cord wound around a round padding
Description
Circlet (Agal) of black camel hair cord wound around a round padding; double looped type worn by Judea shepherds and laid on the top of the head to hold the head scarf in place; thick rope circlet; menswear.
8. Detachable Cuff of tightly gathered off-white linen held by all-over tiny stitches in red creating a smocking effect
Detachable Cuff of tightly gathered off-white linen held by all-over tiny stitches in red creating a smocking effect
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Detachable Cuff of tightly gathered off-white linen held by all-over tiny stitches in red creating a smocking effect; embroidered in geometric patterned lines in red, orange, yellow, green and black wool creating a heavy raised design; one edge has ruffles trimmed in buttonhole stitch of alternating colors; tiny mother-of-pearl buttons and fabric loop fasteners.
9. Jacket of yellow silk, cotton embroidered in a large ornate floral design
Jacket of yellow silk, cotton embroidered in a large ornate floral design
Description
Jacket of yellow silk, cotton embroidered in a large ornate floral design with green stems and flowers in red, pink and blue; one panel of the jacket is glazed; may have been pieced from other textiles; open-front; wide, short sleeves have pleats at shoulder; jacket is trimmed in a striped band.
10. Set of 8 traditional towels (Tenuqui) of very fine plain woven ivory cotton with stencil print
Set of 8 traditional towels (Tenuqui) of very fine plain woven ivory cotton with stencil print
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Set of 8 traditional towels (Tenuqui) of very fine plain woven ivory cotton with stencil print in shades of blue with slight varying designs of flowers, birds, bamboo, and water; ends are sewn; sides are unfinished. Popular during the Edo Period (1603 to 1868). Chusen Tenuqui - print method.