Altar Frontal (Italy), 16th century (CH 18391411)
Large altar frontal with insertion bands of punto in aria in a reticella style showing an allover pattern of curving lines. Matching border with very deep points.
Band (Italy), 1550–1600 (CH 18603159)
Reticella border with design of crossing diagonal lines forming lozenge shapes on ground of small squares.
Band (Italy), 1550–1600 (CH 18603159-2)
Reticella border with design of crossing diagonal lines forming lozenge shapes on ground of small squares.
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18318497)
Strip of insertion in a design of scrolling angular oak branches with foliage and acorns in reserve on the linen ground. Background of drawn work embroidered with red silk.
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18345991)
Linen band ornamented with reticella in a geometric design. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18353927)
Strip made up of two bands of reticella (in identical pattern of squares containing alternately S-shapes and crosses). Attached edge of deep scallops of needle lace.
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18382605)
Fragment of a woven band or border with narrow dentelle on long edges. White stags alternate with vases and flowering trees, against a ground which is striped in red, green and yellow.
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18382635)
Small piece of deep cream linen embroidered in red silk showing a design of a highly stylized vine, symmetrically arranged to frame a figure of Amor with a bow and arrow facing a bird or wyvern. Tiny birds perc... More
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18400591)
Symmetrical design of curving branched with acanthus leaves, each branch forming a large horizontal S-shape. One end of each branch turns into a grimacing beast whose tongue is being grasped by a standing winge... More
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18445145)
Linen band embroidered in colored silks and gold thread. Pattern is symmetrical with a design of central fountain with birds to the right and left. Above are winged figures with ribbons. Narrow border below of ... More
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18445147)
Narrow border of linen embroidered in gold with a pattern of confronted lions on either side of a plant.
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18445359)
Woven band in green and cream. Design of confronted lions, a fountain and a castle.
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18445777)
Pattern of curving plant forms in reserve against a red background. Warp-faced woven band with weft elements forming the fringe attached on two sides.
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18445777-2)
Pattern of curving plant forms in reserve against a red background. Warp-faced woven band with weft elements forming the fringe attached on two sides.
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18445777-3)
Pattern of curving plant forms in reserve against a red background. Warp-faced woven band with weft elements forming the fringe attached on two sides.
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18474483)
Fragment of a band with a row of diamond shapes. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18474557)
Band fragment with peacocks forming a scroll. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18482367)
Narrow band patterned with lions facing a fountain, alternating with a flowering plant in an urn.
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18482369)
Natural linen band embroidered in red silk with a scrolling vine with a flower blossom enclosed in each scroll. Embroidery fills the ground, with the design reserved in natural linen.
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18556779)
Band of cutwork in a design of an angular vine with leaves. On one side, a piece of plain white linen cloth; on the other, white fringe.
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18572191)
Band with a red embroidered design of angular lines forming hexagons and conventionalized leaves. Border, fringe and edging in red silk.
Band (Italy), 16th century (CH 18669101)
White linen with border design of cherubim holding a large rinceau in blue silk. Tiny pointed edge of blue and yellow linen "punto in aria."
Band (Italy), early 16th century (CH 18474947)
Narrow band patterned by an alternating geometric blossom and geometric leafy branch or vine in blue and ivory.
Band (Italy), early 16th century (CH 18474947-2)
Narrow band patterned by an alternating geometric blossom and geometric leafy branch or vine in blue and ivory.
Band (Italy), early 16th century (CH 18474947-3)
Narrow band patterned by an alternating geometric blossom and geometric leafy branch or vine in blue and ivory.
Band (Italy), late 16th century (CH 18100859)
Three and a half repeats of geometric design in bobbin technique. No mesh.
Band (Italy), late 16th century (CH 18444699)
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Band (Italy), late 16th century (CH 18445149)
Band of light brown linen with a stylized vine pattern embroidered in brown and yellow.
Band (Italy), late 16th century (CH 18445151)
Band of white linen embroidered in light brown with a pattern of a branching trunk.
Band (Italy), late 16th century (CH 18445623)
Woven band, red and white, with design of confronted lions, fountain; embroidered borders.
Band (Italy), late 16th century (CH 18445623-2)
Woven band, red and white, with design of confronted lions, fountain; embroidered borders.
Band (Italy), mid-16th century (CH 18444389)
Linen band of embroidery bordered by reticella in a geometric pattern of squares and rectangles. Squares are decorated with human figures, animals and mermaids.
Band (Italy), mid-16th century (CH 18444389-2)
Linen band of embroidery bordered by reticella in a geometric pattern of squares and rectangles. Squares are decorated with human figures, animals and mermaids.
Band (Italy), possibly 16th century (CH 18474493)
Fragment of a band with geometric panels. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Band Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18474555)
Two parallel rows of crosses and diamonds. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Border (Italy), 1500–50 (CH 18444383)
Single band composed of geometric motifs in alternating repeat pattern bordered by small triangular pendants.
Border (Italy), 1500–50 (CH 18444383-2)
Single band composed of geometric motifs in alternating repeat pattern bordered by small triangular pendants.
Border (Italy), 1550–1600 (CH 18444839)
A row of intertwining hexagons enclosing alternating male and female figures. Geometric edging on three sides.
Border (Italy), 1550–1600 (CH 18444839-2)
A row of intertwining hexagons enclosing alternating male and female figures. Geometric edging on three sides.
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18146231)
Narrow lace border with scallops on one edge. In white and silver metallic thread.
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18318493)
Border fragment with diamond-shaped areas filled in with needle lace. Tiny openwork squares are grouped in between diamond-shaped areas. Pointed lace border.
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18382637)
Section of a border in dark blue, light blue and rose in a design of three oblong frames with highly stylized animals and birds. Fourth frame shows a fountain or stylized tree. Minute geometric designs in narro... More
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18444521)
Border fragment with a serpentine floral motif edged with elaborate floral pendants. Pattern outlined by gold thread.
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18444521-2)
Border fragment with a serpentine floral motif edged with elaborate floral pendants. Pattern outlined by gold thread.
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18444579)
Border with geometric pattern of squares showing alternating human shapes and star motif. Edged with triangular pendants.
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18444703)
Border of pendants alternating with small inset areas of grid work. Pendants edged all around by zigzag lines.
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18444703-2)
Border of pendants alternating with small inset areas of grid work. Pendants edged all around by zigzag lines.
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18444743)
Narrow border of heavy net embroidered with a pattern of confronted animals.
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18445597)
Red and cream-colored border with putti holding garlands. From a design in the manner of Giovanni Ostaus.
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18445597-2)
Red and cream-colored border with putti holding garlands. From a design in the manner of Giovanni Ostaus.
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18474807)
Border with horizontal band finished with triangular tabs. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18603125)
Band of reticella with a pattern of acorns and oak leaves set in squares. Edging on one side in small points worked in buttonhole stitches.
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18603125-2)
Band of reticella with a pattern of acorns and oak leaves set in squares. Edging on one side in small points worked in buttonhole stitches.
Border (Italy), 16th century (CH 18606611)
Border with a grapevine motif. Birds and squirrels sit on branches, some appear to be eating grapes.
Border (Italy), late 16th century (CH 18100867)
Narrow border of points in two sizes, alternating. Fine, flat needle lace technique.
Border (Italy), late 16th century (CH 18444537)
Border of five pendants showing stylized floral forms. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Border (Italy), late 16th century (CH 18444561)
Border of pendants of triangular shapes.
Border (Italy), late 16th century (CH 18474549)
Border fragment with tabs comprised of bird-like shapes.
Border (Italy), late 16th century (CH 18734177)
Border fragment of triangular scallops with a single bird in each point. Modes: cordonnet, brides.
Border (Italy), mid-16th century (CH 18318129)
Horizontal panel with design of two angels, confronted, holding a heraldic device with flanking stags. There are two of these groups separated by an urn motif with scrolling oak branches, leaves and acorns. A r... More
Border (Italy), mid-16th century (CH 18318129-2)
Horizontal panel with design of two angels, confronted, holding a heraldic device with flanking stags. There are two of these groups separated by an urn motif with scrolling oak branches, leaves and acorns. A r... More
Border (Italy), mid-16th century (CH 18318129-3)
Horizontal panel with design of two angels, confronted, holding a heraldic device with flanking stags. There are two of these groups separated by an urn motif with scrolling oak branches, leaves and acorns. A r... More
Border (Italy), mid-16th century (CH 18444385)
Geometrically arranged design of abstract human and animal forms contained with square units and bordered on one side by a zigzag band and smaller geometric forms.
Border (Italy), mid-16th century (CH 18444385-2)
Geometrically arranged design of abstract human and animal forms contained with square units and bordered on one side by a zigzag band and smaller geometric forms.
Border (Italy), mid-16th century (CH 18444385-3)
Geometrically arranged design of abstract human and animal forms contained with square units and bordered on one side by a zigzag band and smaller geometric forms.
Border (Italy), mid-16th century (CH 18444385-4)
Geometrically arranged design of abstract human and animal forms contained with square units and bordered on one side by a zigzag band and smaller geometric forms.
Border (Italy), mid-16th century (CH 18444409)
Wide border of linen with narrow insertion of reticella along one side. Pattern connected by brides and interspersed by portes.
Border (Italy), mid-16th century (CH 18475073)
Border with needlework fringe showing a design of a curving floral vine.
Border (Italy), mid–late 16th century (CH 18318139)
Border design with varying sizes of squares arranged on a diagonal line. Pointed border.
Border (Italy), mid–late 16th century (CH 18318139-2)
Border design with varying sizes of squares arranged on a diagonal line. Pointed border.
Border (possibly Italy), 16th century (CH 18474509)
Border fragment has open rounded tabs with long points extending from the edge. Tabs are attached to narrow band with a geometric pattern of diamond-shapes and squares.
Chalice Cover Border (Italy), late 16th century (CH 18444831)
Design of floral and foliated forms with pointed scallops on border.
Chasuble Fragments (Italy), 16th century (CH 18429359)
Yellow-green damask with a large-scale symmetrical abstract pomegranate shape enclosing a single fleur-de-lys. Height of repeat was probably about 24 inches.
Chasuble Fragments (Italy), 16th century (CH 18429359-2)
Yellow-green damask with a large-scale symmetrical abstract pomegranate shape enclosing a single fleur-de-lys. Height of repeat was probably about 24 inches.
Chasuble Fragments (Italy), 16th century (CH 18429359-3)
Yellow-green damask with a large-scale symmetrical abstract pomegranate shape enclosing a single fleur-de-lys. Height of repeat was probably about 24 inches.
Cope Hood (Italy), 16th century (CH 18133903)
Shield-shaped cope hood showing the Madonna and Child standing on a crescent within an oval, flanked by two angels on each side. The figures are embroidered in polychrome silks, while the entire background is f... More
Cope Hood (Italy), 16th century (CH 18133907)
Shaped cope hood with embroidered picture of St. Jerome in the desert in colored silks on a metallic gold background.
Cover (Italy), 16th century (CH 18391399)
Cover with a detached arrangement of square designs of cutwork connected with white embroidered lines forming a trellis pattern. Squares framed in white embroidered design in spear-shaped patterns. Edging of po... More
Cravat End (Italy), mid–late 16th century (CH 18386803)
Large collar and pair of cuffs. Needle lace, Flat Point de Venise, in all-over branching floral pattern, connected by bride picotées. Portes throughout.
Cravat End (Italy), mid–late 16th century (CH 18386803-2)
Large collar and pair of cuffs. Needle lace, Flat Point de Venise, in all-over branching floral pattern, connected by bride picotées. Portes throughout.
Cravat End (Italy), mid–late 16th century (CH 18386803-3)
Large collar and pair of cuffs. Needle lace, Flat Point de Venise, in all-over branching floral pattern, connected by bride picotées. Portes throughout.
Cravat End (Italy), mid–late 16th century (CH 18386803-4)
Large collar and pair of cuffs. Needle lace, Flat Point de Venise, in all-over branching floral pattern, connected by bride picotées. Portes throughout.
Embroidered Picture (Italy), 16th century (CH 18402919)
Panel, almost square, of elaborate embroidery in silk and gold on ground of dark green satin. Central oval with embroidered pictorial representation of the "Adoration of the Christ Child," white background, fig... More
Embroidered Picture (Italy), 16th century (CH 18402919-2)
Panel, almost square, of elaborate embroidery in silk and gold on ground of dark green satin. Central oval with embroidered pictorial representation of the "Adoration of the Christ Child," white background, fig... More
Embroidery (Italy), 16th century (CH 18464777)
Linen, embroidered in red silk and metal thread. Pattern of detached motifs in alternate rows; one row a stylized plant evolved from fleur-de-lys; second irregularly-shaped floral spray. Red silk running stitch... More
Embroidery (Italy), 16th century (CH 18464777-2)
Linen, embroidered in red silk and metal thread. Pattern of detached motifs in alternate rows; one row a stylized plant evolved from fleur-de-lys; second irregularly-shaped floral spray. Red silk running stitch... More
Fragment (Italy), 1500–1550 (CH 18474503)
Fragment of a band with triangular tab edge and loose floral vine.
Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18094499)
Gold-colored silk ground with extra weft of flat silver strips. Symmetrical design of swinging acanthus branches enclosing palmettes which are brocaded in silver thread. White silk extra weft appears in acanthu... More
Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18094555)
White silk warp. Wefts used together, of white, red, yellow, blue, green and pink silks and flat strips of silver. Background white with incomplete design of ogives formed by a large leaves with crowns at inter... More
Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18095991)
Fragment with three partial reticella insertions. Two small insertions on the outer edge and one wide central insertion in a circular design.
Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18096047)
Insertion with geometric design. Central square with sixteen raised knobs. Other motifs radiate from square in groups of four.
Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18096061)
Insertion with geometric design. Central square with sixteen raised knobs. Other motifs radiate from square in groups of four.
Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18100523)
Panel in a design of crossing diagonal lines with circles at the intersection.
Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18100539)
A geometric design based on the square. Zigzag formed by spacing of closely worked squares.
Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18100545)
Panel with a geometric design based on the square. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18100551)
Insertion of reticella in a geometric design based on the square with circles at the alternating right angles.
Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18100557)
Insertion of reticella with a wide central band bordered by two narrow bands in an elaborate and closely worked geometric design.
Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18100565)
Wide insertion of reticella that is divided into squares containing geometric motifs and conventionalized floral motifs.
Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18100615)
Insertion of reticella with large central circle with outer rim formed by triangles. Flanked by semicircles.
Fragment (Italy), 16th century (CH 18100615-2)
Insertion of reticella with large central circle with outer rim formed by triangles. Flanked by semicircles.