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large central Tree of Life in green with sinuous branches with exotic and stylized flowers (including lilies and roses) and fruits (primarily pomegranates) in shades of blue, yellow, ivory, pale pink, peach, and cinnamon; large exotic bird with fantail perched on the upper trunk; small male figure in fashionable dress hovering over a lower left branch, holding onto a rose tendril and smelling a bud; two female figures in full-skirted gowns flanking the lower trunk, set into a scalloped green and yellow mount with delicate floral sprays and birds' scrolling floral and foliate trail along the borders with exotic bird at each side; worked in floss silk on natural linen ground primarily in tied laidwork with stain and stem stitches; Velcro heading band on back at top

Colcha with tree of life and allegory of the sense of smell, 18th century

Portugal

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Large altar hanging; white satin ground on which medallions of figures in a floral background have been embroidered; green and red fringe along one side.

Altar Hanging, 19th century

China

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Throne-back Cover, early 17th century

China

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Bag, small square bag of plum-colored silk crochet, with cut-steel bead borders and interlacing fringe.

Bag, 19th century

United States

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embroidered auspicious characters

Auspicious Pillow Decorations, 20th century

Miao

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six narrow strips of black silk sewn together onto a piece of wide red brocaded silk; black strips embellished with repeated motif of birds and flowers couched in grey silk thread.

Strips of Black Silk, 19th century

China

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some of the hundred antiques (books, scrolls, tripods, go board, flower vase) framed with a fret meander, ju-i head at top

Fan Case with Braided Strap, 19th century

China

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Pair of pink satin bands embroidered with flowering branches and butterflies in gold and colored silks. Lined with thin green silk.

Pair of Sleeve Bands, 19th century

China

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Flag, yellow silk with light blue and white embroidered dragon.

Flag with Dragon, 20th century

China

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Gilet, uncut, beige silk with embroidery in red, blue, black, rose, dark and light green- floral motifs

Panel for a Waistcoat, 18th century

England

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Altar hanging; red satin ground embroidered in elaborate bird and flower design.

Altar Hanging, 19th century

China

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gold field with floral and bird forms in blue, pink, red; large central flower in each of the six panels

Elbow pillow, one of a pair, mid 19th century

China

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silk tunic; beige with machine embroidery of flowers in green, purple, red at neck

Tunic, 20th century

India

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Banner--war flag?-- of embroidered white satin. Mate to 42.8.282 and of same colors and design.

Dragon Banner, One of a Pair, 19th century

China

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Five fragments from a waistcoat, silk, embroidered with floral motifs on cream ground.

Five Fragments from a Waistcoat, 19th century

France

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embroidered auspicious characters

Auspicious Pillow Decorations, 20th century

Miao

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Children's Pillow Decoration, 20th century

Miao

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Light green satin band embroidered with panel of butterflies worked in blue, gree, and brown silk thread.

Sleeve Band, 19th century

China

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Civil rank badge, late 19th century

China

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Throne seat cover of embroidered imperial yellow silk. Oblong central panel set off from outer area by a running meander in bright dark blue. Central portion of panel has design of large flowers and trailing leaves, bats, double peach, swastika and other good luck emblems on plain ground. Bordering it the ground has an all-over pattern of medallions, lozenges and flowers producing a diaper. The outer border is embroidered with the same large floral and symbol pattern used in innermost panel. Chiefly satin stitch. Colors include shades of blue, pink, green, gray, violet, red, yellow and apricot. Boxed border of medium blue satin; lining of yellow satin. Badly stained by mildew. Cf. 42.8.155. Undoubtedly part of a set.

Throne Seat Cover, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

China

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Dream of the Red Chamber, 19th century

China

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blue, green, pink fabric (silk?) with floral embroidered design and embroidered edges

Embroidery Panel for an Apron, late 20th century

Miao

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Hanging of red satin with green satin valance. Embroidered with naturalistic floral sprays in coarse satin stitch. Phoenix done in rainbow colors, the body in laid work couched in rust, blue and white. Rose silk lining. Two green silk loops for hanging.

Curtain, 19th century

China

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Shawl, black ground with floral motives embroidered in colors.

Shawl, 19th century

China

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Valance of faded celadon figured silk, large sprays of lotus and wine foo dogs in shades of blue, cream, tan, pink,grey, rust, green and black. The manes and tails of some of the dogs embroidered with silk threads which have been wound with peacock feathers. Chiefly satin and couched stitch, but some areas in knot stitch. Lower and end borders of black satin embroidered with running peony design in shades of blue and white. Border frayed at edges. No lining.

Valance, 19th century

China

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Shaped throne back cover of imperial yellow silk embroidered in a design of lotus, bats, and double peach. The design and the diaper ground of large panel almost identical with that in 42.8.154 and was undoubtedly part of the same set. This cover also has embroidered boxed border. Lining of olive green figured gauze.

Throne Back Cover, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

China

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Panel with diapered ground embroidered in satin stitch. Design of figures in a landscape of branching trees and flowers. Figures and landscape in needlepoint in shades of blue, green, rust, yellow and pink. Background diaper in chartreuse yellow. Border of Greek key diaper in orange and white bound with a band of gold satin brocade piped with crimson satin. Lining of tan silk of dragon medallion pattern.

Panel, 20th century

China

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Panel aproicot satin ground elaborately embroidered with animals and flowers and fruit, some of which are worked in Pekin knots.

Panel, 19th century

China

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Small embroidered panel of blue silk damask closely worked with roses, leaves and butterflies, in colored silks, chiefly shades of blue and green.

Panel, 19th century

China

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Panel of black satin with unfinished pattern of four units, each composed of butterflies and floral sprays embroidered in colored silks. Satin.

Panel, 20th century

China

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Embroidery, cushion cover for Imperial Throne; silk ground of imperial yellow with pattern of peonies, lotus, etc. and flying bats. Note Pendant to this on exhibition in Winter Palace Museum, Peking, January 1922

Cushion Cover, 18th century

China

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Waistcoat, 18th century

France

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Badge of Rank, c. 1880

China

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embroidered auspicious characters

Marriage Pillow Decorations, 20th century

Miao

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Pair of green satin bands with embroidered panel composed of three flowers worked in Peking stitch,and two bats, made in blue and shades of light orange color.

Pair of Sleeve Bands, 19th century

China

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Small embroidered panel of blue silk damask closely worked with roses, leaves and butterflies, in colored silks, chiefly shades of bule and green.

Panel, 19th century

China

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Elbow Pillow; blue silk with yellow and rose embroidery.

Pillow, 18th century

China

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Panel of Two Standing Ladies, embroidery on silk

Pictorial Hanging of Two Standing Ladies, 1368-1644

China

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royal blue ground; embroidery in cream, pink, yellow, tan, blue and red of thin flowering vines with birds

Sari, c. 1920s

India

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very short with short sleeves; red panels under arms; red and white woven panels at center chest and sides; breasts and sleeves are black with embroidered circles in cream and yellow (gangha-jumna pattern relating to "gold" and "silver" imagery of the two rivers)

Parsi Blouse, c. 1925-1950

Parsi

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thin ivory fabric with sheer and opaque stripes; light green embroidery in a leafy motif around edges; trim with fringe on both short sides; short green fringe on one side

Woman's ceremonial hand towel, 19th-20th century

Morocco

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border, piece of tan linen embroidered with henna red silk in a star and lozenge design contained in a larger diamon-shaped motif; narrow border of running triangle motif; fragment of a larger piece

Border, 18th century

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Black silk embroidery on linen. Evidently a practice piece showing portion of border and diamond shpaed units used for corner decoration. Pattern typical of the embroideries made in the city of Fez. Similar to 30.23.14. Red stains on linen. Linen-silk thread.

Embroidery on linen, 19th century

Morocco

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black bands at top and sides with central triangular overlay; red at center and red trim; bands embroidered with outer running flower pattern and inner organic medallions in multicolors; triangular section embroidered with a seal with a sunset over mountains, cotton, wheat and a hammer and sickle; "1962" below seal

Tush kyiz (hanging), c. 1962

Kyrgyzstan

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two layers trimmed in black; plain cream-colored backing; top is cream with overall repeating embroidery in red and green of geometric triangle-based large motifs

Woman's wedding veil (thirma phulkari), 20th century

Hindu Jat community

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solid 1 3/4" squares with silk leaf embroidery on rust wool (?) woven cloth; vertical sides have borders with leaves and flowers; embroidery is satin stitch in gold, yellow, with random purple, cerise and olive green; three panels hand stitched together

Phulkari, c. 1925-1950

Dhebakia Rhabri

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open front, dark blue with side splits and plain collar; yoke, sleeve and hem trim is embroidered in satin, running and cross stitch in geometric cross pattern of red, yellow and white; fully lined in off white

Jacket, Date Unknown

Miao

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in 2 sections; black with embroidered peacock motif; pink, lavender, orange, green pleated sections

Woman's Informal Skirt, c. 1910

China

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two horizontal panels sewn together; black with yellow and salmon-colored embroidery; cone-shaped, flower-like designs, quadrupeds and figures seated on quadrupeds; mirror accents

Skirt panels, late 19th century

possibly Jat

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cotton muslin with six red, blue, yellow and gold geometric embroidery designs; short fringe on the two short ends

Bath towel, late 19th-early 20th century

Morocco

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predominately red and pink embroidery on mustard yellow fabric with dark orange and mustard striped backing; diamond and triangle motifs

Neck piece for a chyrpy, 1890-1900

Turkoman

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three panels hand stitched together; solid silk floral embroidered pattern in horizontal rows in orange, yellow and green on rust, one random purple; top and bottom borders have smaller floral pattern

Wedding veil (Phulkari), first quarter of the 20th century

India

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three panels hand stitched together; overall silk square shaped embroidery patterns forming vertical stripes in orange, yellow, off-white and green on rust; top and bottom embroidered geometric borders; sides have diamond shapes of various sizes

Pulkari, Date Unknown

Pakistan

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long embroidered strip, on two pieces of cream-colored fabric; predominately red and green; geometric designs of diamonds and triangles with repeating diamond borders

Neck piece for a chyrpy, c. 1875

Turkoman

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brown fabric; embroidery overall; central section embroidered with diamond motifs in tan; predominately yellow borders with various diamond and triangle motifs in magenta, purple, tan and pale green

Wedding veil (Chand bagh), late 19th-early 20th century

Pakistan

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sleeveless cape without arm openings; open front; H-shaped back piece; green ground fabric with red, pink, yellow, white and blue embroidered organic tulip-like motifs overall; geometric embroidery around neck; tails on back piece embroidered with predominately pin and blue daisy-like design; center of back piece is orange with X's; maroon fringe at bottom

Chyrpy (Head covering), late 19th-early 20th century

Turkmenistan

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Civil Rank Badge, 18th-19th century

China

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woven with white-on-white stripes; neckline and sleeves trimmed in crochet; purple embroidery--same on each side--of flower, geometric and organic designs

Woman's ceremonial blouse (Huipil), c. 1985

Poqoman Maya

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purple, pink and yellow embroidery with floral motifs; lace and netting attached at sleeves and collar; appliquéd ribbon above lace on sleeves and collar

Woman's wedding blouse (Huipil), c. 1956

K'iche' Maya

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Sleeve Panel, 19th-20th century

Miao

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circular framed embroidery; four gold, blue and grey fish feeding on a patch of intertwining seaweed on a cream ground; was once a standing firescreen

Circular Framed Embroidery, c. 1880

Selwyn Image

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sheer white fabric woven with plaid design; embroidered overall with isolated red squares; PR side has border with squares and large organic motif near LL corner with solid red embroidery at corner and bottom; black embroidery around solid red section; fringe at bottom with row of red squares above

Curtain panel, 19th century

Morocco

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smooth light leather rounded edge sole; maroon zig-zag border between sole and upper; entirely embroidered upper shoe, green field broken by diamond, rectangular and teardrop shapes in orange, purple, maroon and dark green; maroon and orange fringe border shoe opening

Pair of Shoes, 20th century

Ait Ouaouzguite Amazigh (Berber)

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Temple banner. Ivory satin ground embroidered in colored silks with groups of birds and animals against a background of flowering shrubs. Finished with an embroidered border of blue flowers and lined with pink cotton.

Temple Banner, 19th century

China

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pillow border of fine tan canvas embroidered with a design of conventionalized flowers (pinks) in satin, feather and chain stitch in red silk; the border is in two sections, the lower serving as a narrow border to the upper, the whole of which is sewed to a wider strip of coarse canvas

Pillow border, 19th century

Greek Islands

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Fan case, dark blue satin emb. with dragon design in gold and silver threads couched with colored silks. Narrow blue and white braid binding. Yellow cord loop handle. Rose-red satin lining.

Fan Case, 19th-20th century

China

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Long pouch of red silk embroidered with pulchari stitch and encrusted with mirrors. Decorated on each side with tassels and fastened with long red and yellow cords terminating in silk tassels.

Pouch, 19th century

India

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Fold and tuck squares, cotton, pulled threads, fold and tuck pattern, embroidered vegetable blossoms. Made by Hmong living in Northern border region of Thailand.

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Panel, 20th century

Zag Vang

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Ear Warmers, silk, cotton, embroidery

Pair of ear warmers, 20th century

China

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Square of canvas entirely embroidered in dark blue, green and brown floss and gold metal threads in flower design. Piece composed of two strips joined together.

Panel, 19th century

Greece

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Arts and Crafts era pillow

Pillow, c. 1900

United States

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Red damask embroidered on lower legs with floral and cicada motif. Tan muslin waistband. Embroidery in blue, green, and metallic threads.

Drawstring Waist Pants, c. 1870

China

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White cotton ground with silk embroidery at head opening; floral design in pink and purple with pale green stems and leaves; zig zag pattern around opening.

Ceremonial headcover, c. 1945-1950

Maya

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A cloth of Indian cotton embroidered with yellow silk. Chainstitch, done on a sewing machine.

Cloth, 19th century

India

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Long strip of dark red cotton with broad embroidered border of geometric designs above which are embroidered cicles. Design suggests that it was used for a skirt.

Woman's wedding skirt (gaghra), 19th century

Bhansali or Lohana communities

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Panel, 18th century

Greek Islands

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Panel, 17th century

Portugal

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Bed spread, linen, embroidered in rose spray pattern in five colors, blue and henna red predominating. Composed of three narrow strips whipped together.

Bedspread, 19th century

Turkey

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Woman's Festival Baby Carrier, 20th century

Miao, Gejia

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Panel, brown linen with all-over geometrical design of lower and spring leaf. Embroidered in red, blue, green, yellow, brown and rose silk. Composed of two pieces joined in the middle. Lined and edges bound with green sateen. A narrow border with the same geometrical design is set off with a chain stitch. Herringbone stitch.

Panel, 19th century

Greece

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Bed Curtain, linen embroidered in green and tan silks with medallions known as the 'Glastra' motif; worked in cross stitch

Bed Curtain, 18th century

Greece

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loosely woven linen embroidered with colored silks in rows of floral sprays

Pillow Cover, 19th century

Greece

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Two pieces of red and green silk embroidery on tan linen. Border design of conventionalized birds in pairs facing a vase holding three flowers. Pattern typical of those made in city of Azemour.

Panel, 18th century

Morocco

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Runner fragment, 19th century

Turkey

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Pair of Civil Rank Badges, 19th-20th century

China

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thin white cotton with dark blue embroidery; border on long sides; geometric pattern with flowers at short sides with medallions at corners

Head towel, early 20th century

Morocco

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sheer white fabric woven with plaid design; embroidered overall with isolated red squares; PL side has border with squares and large organic motif near LR corner with solid red embroidery at corner and bottom; black embroidery around solid red section; fringe at bottom with row of red squares above. Surface ornamentation (Needlework)

Curtain panel, 19th century

Morocco

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Linen strip, with a design of geometrical flowers and leaves embroidered in blue, red, green, and yellow silks in herringbone stitch. One complete and two partial borders remain. They contain a smaller version of the flower motif. The strip is lined with red satin.

Panel, 19th century

Greece

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Card case, square, folding, with two embroidered dark blue satin panels mounted on a folded strip of medium blue satin lined with pink silk. The panels forming the pockets are embroidered with a dragon design in gold and silver threads couched in colored silks. Narrow braid border in blue and white.

Card Case, 19th-20th century

China

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Watch case, dark blue satin emb. with dragon design in gold and silver threads couched with colored silks. A yellow draw cord, finished with two yellow tassels, permits opening of the case at the top for insertion of the watch. Rose red satin lining.

Watch Case, 19th-20th century

China

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Border, 18th century

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border, linen, embroidered in red silk in a design of strips alternating with linen which at one time must have been covered with green silk, bits of which remain; the edges are finished with red braid, some of which has been torn off; there are several holes in the piece

Border, 19th century

Greek Islands

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A border of white linen in punto reale and half stitch. (Germans call this Holbein stitch) with rose colored silk in ornato and geometrical forms.

Border, 17th century

Greece

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Pillow cover, 18th century

Germany

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Panel, 17th century

England

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Strip of tan linen composed of two pieces joined horizontally. Embroidered in all-over lozenge stitch. The 2.5 inch border, of red and gold brocade in flower desing, is complete.

Panel, 18th century

Greek Islands

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blue and white checks with rectangular areas of white and purple bands and triangular design; white spiral embroidery

Hat, 20th century

Yoruba

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Long strip of tan linen embroidered in geometrical repeat designs with red silk in short flat stitch. Ends edged with narrow yellow and re braided braid, and sides with flat yellow, red and black braid sewn on by machine. Lined with coarse tan linen.

Panel, 17th-18th century

Greek Islands

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Linen embroidered in cross stitch with a conventionalized tree motive repeated in a formal design in all-over pattern. Red, green, blue and gold silks used.

Embroidered Fabric, 17th century

Greece

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Panel, 18th century

Greek Islands

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Black silk emboridery on linen. Evidently a practice piece showing portion of border and diamond shaped unit used for corner decoration. Pattern typical of the embroideries made in the city of Fez. Similar to 30.23.15. Brown stains on linen.

Embroidery on linen, 19th century

Morocco

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Part of bed tent embroidered with red and green silk in darning stitch. The "Queen Pattern" in single units are set vertically one above the other. Alternating group of islands known as the Southern Sporades. Probably from the island of Cos. Wider at the bottom than at the top.

Bed tent, 18th century

Greek Islands

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Civil Rank Badge, 20th century

China

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Pair of Civil Rank Badges, 19th-20th century

China

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diamond-like embroidery pattern on purple ground; one band of embroidery along top edge of rectangle; embroidery also borders edges and corners; multicolored sequins throughout

Decorative Wall Hanging, 20th century

Miao

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Pair of Women's Shawls, 20th century

India

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Pair of Leggings with Ties, c. 1900

China

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Festival Apron, 19th-20th century

Miao

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natural cotton with silk embroidered flowers with green at center; wide top and bottom border

Phulkari, 19th century

India

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Panel, 17th century

Greek Islands

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Panel, 17th century

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Border, 17th century

Italy

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Panel, 18th century

England

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Head shawl, fine white cotton, thickly embroidered with poplar (?) leaves in red silk in long satin stitch, the stems in green chain stitch. Narrow border around entire shawl of the same, flanked by yellow couched black silk floss. Wide cotton border at each end divided into compartments carrying formalized red and green trees. Three vertical seams.

Woman's wedding veil (Abochhini), 19th century

Pakistan

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Tent hanging, part of, embroidered at each end with ten rows of conventionalized tree-in-pot design. Red, blue, green and white on a mustard colored background. Sides turned under; one end finished wit twisted warp fringe, the other with short loose warp fringe.

Tent hanging, 19th century

Greece

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Border, linen, embroidered in yellow, green and red silks in a pattern of conventionalized flowers, trees and buds with grotesque figures of people at play or work. This is in two pieces, joined in the middle. The border, two inches wide, has a design of leaves and flowers.

Border, 18th century

Greek Islands

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Two panel huipil; randa and embroidered side seams; appliqué and embroidered neckline, rosette with radiating triangles; red ground cloth with narrow blue, white, green, yellow and orange stripes alternating with wide yellow stripes.

Woman's blouse (Huipil), 20th century

Maya

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Pair of Women's Shawls, 20th century

India

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Drawstring Bag, 19th century

China

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multicolored floral pattern in satin stitch overall on muslin; multicolored knotted fringe

Chest Cover, early 20th century

Morocco

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five tan cotton ground embroidered panels sewn together; on center, rectangle with borders on all four sides; motifs embroidered with red, pink, green, blue, yellow and orange silk are large and small flowers and foliage

Suzani, 19th century

Uzbekistan

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A fragment of yellow satin embroidered with pale green and yellow soutache, - carried through from front to back, and various embroidery stitches complete the design.

Panel, 18th century

France

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A band of linen embroidered with dark red silk in ornaments and birds facing each other. Lower edge pointed.

Band, 18th century

Greece

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Cream background with embroidered floral groups widely spaced; blue, green, mauve, ochre, orange.

Suzani, 1850-1880

Uzbekistan

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black ground with rows of figures in pink, orange and white; geometric borders; one end has fantastic animals

Woman's festival veil or wall hanging (Sainchi phulkari), early 20th century

India

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indigo fabric; cross-stitched in seven concentric bands around center square; color include blue, purple, brown and green

Wedding Headpiece, 20th century

Lu Mien (Yao)

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white fabric shawl embroidered with red/black (primarily), also purple, yellow, green; 3 panels sewn together

Shawl, 19th century

Pakistan

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red with thin multicolored stripes; embroidered neckline with birds, flowers, feather and triangle designs in bright colors

Woman's ceremonial blouse (Huipil), c. 1950s

Kaqchikel Maya

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red; natural muslin and other cotton strips seamed and gathered at top to form cap; ear flaps and long strip down back; some cross stitching on cap front; lined in red floral print cotton; vertical row of 3/8" flat pearl buttons down center of both ear flaps (some two hole, some four hole); heavy chain stitch embroidery on ear flaps and long back strip; floral diamond shapes, swirls and chain stitch edging; designs are red with blue and green outlining; very center of back strip muslin has yellow straight stitch embroidery sewn on trim

Hat, 1930-1940

Kyrgyzstan

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brown rectangle embroidered overall with approximately 10" borders top and bottom in chevron design; hand woven cotton with silk embroidery in red, gold, green and white; three sections hand stitched together

Danga and Laharya Phulkari, c. 1925

India

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beanie shape with multicolored embroidered horizontal bands of geometric shapes and flowers; circular floral area at top; tassel at top

Baby's Hat, c. 1920-1930

Turkoman

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white linen ground with red silk embroidery; openwork border design with floral motifs; eight central vertical rectangular panels depicting the life of Jesus (from top: Annunciation, Nativity, Circumcision, Epiphany, Baptism, Temptation, Crucifixion, Resurrection); each of these panels is in a ovoid frame with scrolls with flowers and fruit in the corners; text in satin stitch below each image; images separated by rectangular blocks with scrolling flowers and female heads and torsos flaking a wreath with monogram; running stitch overall except text

Table cover, c. 1650

Denmark

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kimono with cream ground and red-orange lining, with padded hem; decorated with net-like flowers in brown; black ink outlines of scrolling stems, buds and flowers; some solid black flowers with metallic gold details; orange silk embroidered flowers and buds; some gold detailing on stems and on some flowers; some green embroidered stems; large bold characters on each sleeve and chest at upper PR and on upper body on back

Kosode with plum trees and Chinese poem, second half 17th century

Unknown Japanese

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pouch; roughly teardrop-shaped with squared-off top with long vertical slit opening from top; gold, green, red and white embroidery; white fabric embroidered overall with gold organic lines; scrolling plant forms and flowers around edge of opening; four pair of drooping red and white buds; one pair of symmetrical flowers in green and gold vases; large asymmetrical flower bouquet at bottom center in a red and white striped container; received mounted, framed in gilt frame and glazed

Embroidered pocket, 18th century

England

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Sleeve Panel, 19th-20th century

Miao

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long, with slits at sides; blue with white, tan and blue trim; predominately brown cross-stitch around neck and front opening; white, tan, green and yellow embroidery at hem in back; trimmed with black and white beads and brown tassels; metal stars around neck

Coat, from a seven-piece costume, 20th century

Dong

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gold ground with metallic gold grid design; embroidered leaves and flowers in green, orange, royal blue, lavender, white and deep purple

Noh costume (nuihaku) with floral motifs, 18th century

Unknown Japanese

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hot pink wool with royal blue satin on front placket, at top of arms and one pocket flaps; gold epaulets on shoulders; gold bells hang around bottom hem; lining has black and white images; in center is woman below text with the heading "Treaty of 1808"; two oil well pumpjacks; wheat field on each side of inside lining with gold embroidery highlights; royal blue beaded word above each wheat field image; back has light blue/hot pink ribbon tied in bow at top

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Wedding coat, 2019

Anita Fields

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Noh costume (nuihaku) with autumn flowers, mid 17th century

Unknown Japanese

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hanging was completed in the Ban Vinai Refugee Camp in Thailand; reverse applique and embroidery; saw tooth borders pointing out, blue border with vegetable blossom designs; six squares in central area with heart and snail patterns

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Panel, 1980-1981

Blia Lee

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embroidered with a bobbin lace edging; imagery refers to 'Lucky Lindy' Charles Lindberg flying The Spirit of St. Louis; three plane images

'Lucky Lindy' Scarf, c. 1928

United States

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Baby Carrier, cotton, bast fiber with rubbed indigo dye, silk(?), brocade, embroidery.

Baby Carrier, 19th-20th century

Black Miao

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Bamboo motif in black, gold and tan

Fan Case with Braided and Beaded Strap, 19th century

China

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kussaba, or square shawl (double); one side is white while other has blue ground; completely covered with floral, leaf and arabesque design; many pieces have been woven separately and incorporated into the whole; the border, woven separately and added, is covered with flowers and floral trees; much of the design is outlined in embroidered stitch; outer border of strips of fringed colored woolen with flowers woven into top

Shawl, mid 19th century

India

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Black and white warp-faced striped ground; center one-third is covered by magenta wrapping which is couched to ground cloth; floral embroidery accomplished in satin, chain and plaited stitches.

Woman’s belt (Faja), 20th century

Maya

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Table cover, 18th century

France or Italy

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Dress, 18th century

France

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Panel, 17th century

Italy

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Chalice Cover, 17th century

Italy

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Panel, 17th century

Italy

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(Embroidery), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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Orphery, 15th century

Italy

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Orphery, 15th century

Italy

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Panel, 19th century

China

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Panel, 19th century

China

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Chasuble, 18th century

Italy

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Coat-of-arms, 17th century

Italy

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Chasuble front, 20th century

Italy

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Orphrey, 17th-18th century

Italy

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Banner, 19th century

China

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Banner, 19th century

China

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Embroidery sample, 18th century

France

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Panel, 18th century

Italy

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Elbow pillow, one of a pair, mid 19th century

China

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Wall Hanging, c. 1850

China

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Embroidery sample, 18th century

France

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Embroidery Sample, 18th century

France

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Embroidery Sample, 18th century

France

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Panel, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

China

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Embroidery sample, 18th century

France

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Panel, 19th century

China

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Two Joined Panels, 19th century

China

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Panel, 18th century

China

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Embroidery sample, 18th century

France

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embroidered picture, stumpwork; the panel depicts various biblical scenes in a landscape of flowering shrubs and blossoms in which various birds and beasts are disposed; the upper central section portrays a woman, accompanied by two attendants, bathing in a fountain; at the upper right is a castle, and in the other corners various biblical scenes; most of the figures are portrayed in the court dress of Charles II's time; the work is executed in silk and metallic threads and in small pearl, coral, green and yellow beads; the main colors are blue, green, and various shades of tan; certain areas around the fountain were never finished, and the stamped pattern is still visible; the extreme upper right corner has been painted in but no other restoration has been attempted

Embroidered picture, 1681

Mary E. Piriz

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Embroidery, 17th century

Greece

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Pillow Cover, 16th century

Italy

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Border, 17th century

Italy

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Border, 17th century

Italy

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Towel, 17th century

Italy

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Border, 16th century

Italy

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Panel, 16th century

Italy

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Judgement of Paris, 16th century

Italy

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Cushion cover, 18th century

Italy

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Border, 16th century

Italy

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Band, 18th century

Greece

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Bed Drapery, 17th century

Italy

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Bed Drapery (Curtains), 17th century

Italy

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Panel, 17th century

Italy

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Pillow Case, 17th century

Italy

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Table scarf, 20th century

Attributed to George Grant Elmslie

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Cloisonne, 2006

Lori Weitzner; Producer: Sahco Hesslein; Mill: Hitmatsingka

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Pocket, 18th century

Rachel Baker Pocopson

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Pocket, 18th century

United States

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Pair of Civil Rank Badges, 19th century

China

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Man's jacket and trousers, 20th century

K'iche' Maya

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Tzute / Veil, 20th century

Maya

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Border, 17th century

Italy

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coverlet, embroidered in shades of gold heightened with touches of red in a design derived from Indian sources; background in backstitch, vermicelli design, floral and gul pattern worked in satin, long and short stitches, couched cord, brick stitch and French knots

Coverlet, c. 1700

India (probably) for the English market

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Table scarf, 20th century

Attributed to George Grant Elmslie

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Cloth, 17th century

Italy

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Sampler, 16th century

Italy

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