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1. Cushion Cover of ecru twill with crewel embroidery
Cushion Cover of ecru twill with crewel embroidery
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Cushion Cover of ecru twill with crewel embroidery in the Jacobean style of the early 17th century; embroidery features fanciful plants with an exotic bird and dragonfly in shades of blues, pale green, taupe and dark red wool; border of green lines with a swirling center line in red.
2. Textile Panels of purple, pink, green, yellow, blue, white and light and dark brown printed batik on cotton
Textile Panels of purple, pink, green, yellow, blue, white and light and dark brown printed batik on cotton
Description
Textile Panels of purple, pink, green, yellow, blue, white and light and dark brown printed batik on cotton; intricate scrolling floral designs with stylized flowers and vines on a ground of leaves pattern with some birds and butterflies; floral border.
3. Textile yardage for a skirt of red woven cotton
Textile yardage for a skirt of red woven cotton
Description
Textile yardage for a skirt of red woven cotton with white embroidery and mirror-work; main body has scattered star medallions with mirror at center; each end has horizontal bands of geometric designs and mirror-work.
4. Textile Panel of woven blue, pale blue and warm beige wool in a pattern of chevron stripes
Textile Panel of woven blue, pale blue and warm beige wool in a pattern of chevron stripes
Description
Textile Panel of woven blue, pale blue and warm beige wool in a pattern of chevron stripes; plaiting is used as an alternative to knitting or crochet.
5. Textile Panel from a skirt of bright red woven cotton twill heavily embroidered with metallic gold and silver flat thread
Textile Panel from a skirt of bright red woven cotton twill heavily embroidered with metallic gold and silver flat thread
Description
Textile Panel from a skirt of bright red woven cotton twill heavily embroidered with metallic gold and silver flat thread in diamond geometric patterns; design is heavily embroidered in a L-shape with lighter embroidery in the negative spaces; ends are hemmed.
6. Drapery yardage of woven black cotton
Drapery yardage of woven black cotton
Description
Drapery yardage of woven black cotton with orange rayon motifs of elephant, conch shell, gourd, candelabra and flower patterned throughout; hand-loomed.
7. Sock (just the toe portion) of hand-knit natural white wool with bright red tip with zig-zag edge with black knit accents
Sock (just the toe portion) of hand-knit natural white wool with bright red tip with zig-zag edge with black knit accents
Description
Sock (just the toe portion) of hand-knit natural white wool with bright red tip with zig-zag edge with black knit accents; vamp has a geometric design that appears to be a plant hanger in green, black, yellow, red and blue.
8. Fragment trim from a border of a sari of burnt orange silk and metallic gold brocade
Fragment trim from a border of a sari of burnt orange silk and metallic gold brocade
Description
Fragment trim from a border of a sari of burnt orange silk and metallic gold brocade with scrolling vine and floral motifs in red, blue, yellow, orange, brown, green and black.
9. Table Scarf made from a fragment of a hand-woven shawl in red, blue, green, gold and black in a very fine tapestry weave
Table Scarf made from a fragment of a hand-woven shawl in red, blue, green, gold and black in a very fine tapestry weave
Description
Table Scarf made from a fragment of a hand-woven shawl in red, blue, green, gold and black in a very fine tapestry weave; design of five floral medallions surrounded by circular bands of leaves and fruit; border band of scrolling flowers and vines in reds and blues on natural ground; fabric is backed on red and green floral print cotton paisley, leaves and flowers with oval frame; back border trim of purple striated cotton/rayon extends along the edge of the front.
10. 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
Description
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.