19th century textiles in the cooper hewitt smithsonian design museum

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Fragment (Near East), 19th century (CH 18217255)

Fragment (Near East), 19th century (CH 18217255)

Tan fragment with two cone-shaped floral forms perched over leafy stems. Brocaded in white, green and black.

Textile (possibly USA), late 19th century (CH 18102617)

Textile (possibly USA), late 19th century (CH 18102617)

Design of two landscape scenes: one of a windmill and boats, the other a church and ships. Both are framed by scrollwork in the style of Delftware.

Fan Case, late 19th century (CH 18565515)

Fan Case, late 19th century (CH 18565515)

Fan case covered with white satin. Curved, removable lid.

Fan Leaf, early 19th century (CH 18304171)

Fan Leaf, early 19th century (CH 18304171)

Unmounted pleated fan leaf, in linen embroidered in satin stich with sequins. Design of holly leaves and pomegranates.

Fan Leaf, early 19th century (CH 18304677)

Fan Leaf, early 19th century (CH 18304677)

Unmounted pleated fan leaf, silk net with spangles, pressed metal, paste jewels and metal foil in stylized floral design. Yellow silk fringe along upper edge.

Fan Leaf, early 19th century (CH 18304799)

Fan Leaf, early 19th century (CH 18304799)

Unmounted pleated fan leaf, embroidered with silk and metallic yarns in the shape of a tulip, sequins.

Folding Fan, 1880–1900 (CH 404583215)

Folding Fan, 1880–1900 (CH 404583215)

Folding fan with Aesthetic Movement style printed cotton leaf depicting eight different overlapping designs for ceramic plates of the period surrounded by a small fish scale pattern. The reverse leaf is dyed an... More

Miniature Brisé Fan, 19th century (CH 18421351-2)

Miniature Brisé Fan, 19th century (CH 18421351-2)

Miniature brisé fan. Painted ivory sticks. Obverse: figures in landscape with musician, flowers and gorge. Reverse: landscape with trees and distant mountain. Guards show trophies and lattice pattern. Gilding at rivet.

Pleated Fan (China), 1850–1900 (CH 18558503)

Pleated Fan (China), 1850–1900 (CH 18558503)

Pleated fan. Silk leaf painted in tempera. Obverse: three figure groups, medallions showing landscapes and bunches of flowers. Reverse: painted textiles in design of central medallion showing a group of people,... More

Pleated Fan (China), 1850–1900 (CH 18558503-2)

Pleated Fan (China), 1850–1900 (CH 18558503-2)

Pleated fan. Silk leaf painted in tempera. Obverse: three figure groups, medallions showing landscapes and bunches of flowers. Reverse: painted textiles in design of central medallion showing a group of people,... More

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391099)

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391099)

Pleated fan. Black organdy leaf. Guards and sticks of black wood, delicately carved on obverse with all-over flower and scroll motifs. Guards also decorated with a cartouche incised with quatrefoil and trefoil ... More

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391143)

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391143)

Pleated fan. Black chantilly lace leaf. Brown tortoise shell sticks. Black cardboard box with black satin top marked “Tiffany & Co.”

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391143-2)

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391143-2)

Pleated fan. Black chantilly lace leaf. Brown tortoise shell sticks. Black cardboard box with black satin top marked “Tiffany & Co.”

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391163)

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391163)

Leaf of painted buff silk. Obverse: three medallions, the central one containing landscape scene; ground decorated with brown and red lines and appliquéd with sequins. Reverse: medallion of ribbon and music tro... More

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391163-2)

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391163-2)

Leaf of painted buff silk. Obverse: three medallions, the central one containing landscape scene; ground decorated with brown and red lines and appliquéd with sequins. Reverse: medallion of ribbon and music tro... More

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391163-3)

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391163-3)

Leaf of painted buff silk. Obverse: three medallions, the central one containing landscape scene; ground decorated with brown and red lines and appliquéd with sequins. Reverse: medallion of ribbon and music tro... More

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391169)

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391169)

Pleated fan. Silk leaf painted with watercolor commemorating the visit to Paris of Czar Nicholas II and the Czarina in 1896. The rest of the leaf painted with sprays of cornflowers. Pierced, carved and gilded i... More

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391175)

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391175)

Pleated fan. Leaf of cream-colored Milanese bobbin lace, probably 18th century; it has been cut to make a fan with picot edge added to it.The reverse side of the lace has been used for the obverse of the fan le... More

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391195)

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391195)

Pleated fan. Cream-colored lace leaf backed with white satin. Mother-of-pearl sticks. Yellow paste jewel at rivet. Brass bail.

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391195-2)

Pleated Fan And Case, late 19th century (CH 18391195-2)

Pleated fan. Cream-colored lace leaf backed with white satin. Mother-of-pearl sticks. Yellow paste jewel at rivet. Brass bail.

Pleated Fan, 1840–60 (CH 18135803)

Pleated Fan, 1840–60 (CH 18135803)

Folding fan with ivory sticks carved à jour with decoration in silver and gilt. Silk leaf with small, repeated flower pattern embroidered in white, yellow, and brown on a blue ground; the reverse is plain white silk.

Pleated Fan, 19th century (CH 18327355)

Pleated Fan, 19th century (CH 18327355)

Pleated fan. Double taffeta leaf. Obverse painted in red ochre monochrome a scene of cupids. Reverse: plain. Sticks: mother-of-pearl, carved à jour, silvered and gilded.

Pleated Fan, 19th century (CH 18382949)

Pleated Fan, 19th century (CH 18382949)

Folding fan with a leaf of white bobbin lace with swirling floral patterns. Sticks of plain mother-of-pearl, with a wide white silk ribbon.

Pleated Fan, 19th century (CH 18557063)

Pleated Fan, 19th century (CH 18557063)

Pleated fan. Leaf of black Chantilly linen lace in design showing bunches of flowers between leaf borders. Backed with white silk. Mother-of-pearl sticks .

Pleated Fan, ca. 1815 (CH 18391141)

Pleated Fan, ca. 1815 (CH 18391141)

Pleated fan. Leaf is a single layer of white net, obverse appliquéd with gilt spangles and mirror-like steel in varied shapes. Guards and sticks of amber colored horn, pierced and decorated with gilt piqués.

Pleated Fan, ca. 1850 (CH 18187881)

Pleated Fan, ca. 1850 (CH 18187881)

Printed lithographic fan with hand-colored and gilded paper, and sticks of lacquered papier maché. Scene shows a country dance with costumes in the style of the 17th century. Sticks are decorated with painted f... More

Pleated Fan, ca. 1875 (CH 18388991)

Pleated Fan, ca. 1875 (CH 18388991)

Pleated fan with needle lace leaf showing royal procession, lined with net. Ivory sticks. Guards have raised bumps in imitation of bamboo.

Panel (England), 1750–1850 (CH 18651453)

Panel (England), 1750–1850 (CH 18651453)

Various shapes such as flowers, a bow, and a vase have been cut from painted and dyed Indian cotton cloth and sewn onto a linen foundation in a decorative manner to create a picture of a vase of flowers on a mo... More

Accessories (possibly Canary Islands), 19th century (CH 18623251)

Accessories (possibly Canary Islands), 19th century (CH 18623251)

Set of lace accessories consisting of a headscarf, two different collars and a pair of cuffs worked in black and white thread. The stretched threads forming the circles are white; the knotted interlacing thread... More

Accessories (possibly Canary Islands), 19th century (CH 18623251-2)

Accessories (possibly Canary Islands), 19th century (CH 18623251-2)

Set of lace accessories consisting of a headscarf, two different collars and a pair of cuffs worked in black and white thread. The stretched threads forming the circles are white; the knotted interlacing thread... More

Altar Cloth, late 19th century (CH 18484507)

Altar Cloth, late 19th century (CH 18484507)

Long rectangular altar cloth of embroidered net squares arranged in two rows. The two alternating motifs are a diamond within a square and a cross within a square. Each square has areas of plain weave cutwork w... More

Altar Frontal (Germany), early–mid-19th century (CH 18606573)

Altar Frontal (Germany), early–mid-19th century (CH 18606573)

Altar frontal with an embroidered band that reads on the left "imponebant manus super illos," and at the right end "et accipiebant spiritum sanctum." Band is surrounded by scrolling vines. In central section, t... More

Apron (Russia), 19th century (CH 18571683)

Apron (Russia), 19th century (CH 18571683)

White linen apron with drawnwork and embroidery in colored cotton. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Apron (South Africa), ca. 1896 (CH 18471613)

Apron (South Africa), ca. 1896 (CH 18471613)

Rectangular panel of beads attached to a cord, solidly beaded with trade beads with a white ground, red borders, and fringed with black, blue and white tassels.

Bag (Bolivia), 19th century (CH 18404035)

Bag (Bolivia), 19th century (CH 18404035)

Small square flat bag with remains of woven shoulder straps. Warp rep stripes of various widths in cream, black and shades of brown alternate with warp-patterned stripes in same colors showing horsemen, animals... More

Bag (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18612961)

Bag (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18612961)

Flat square bag with top opening. Black and white strap with plaited ending on either side of opening. Tassels on bottom. All-over design in solid wool of diamonds framing stylized rosettes in green, gray, purp... More

Bag (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18612961-2)

Bag (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18612961-2)

Flat square bag with top opening. Black and white strap with plaited ending on either side of opening. Tassels on bottom. All-over design in solid wool of diamonds framing stylized rosettes in green, gray, purp... More

Bag (Mexico), late 19th century (CH 18444053)

Bag (Mexico), late 19th century (CH 18444053)

Small drawstring bag in a flame stitch pattern of red, orange, pink, black and green. Bottom edge of bag has three tassels with blue beads. Drawstring trimmed with multi-colored pompoms.

Bag (Mexico), late 19th century (CH 18444053-2)

Bag (Mexico), late 19th century (CH 18444053-2)

Small drawstring bag in a flame stitch pattern of red, orange, pink, black and green. Bottom edge of bag has three tassels with blue beads. Drawstring trimmed with multi-colored pompoms.

Bag (Mexico), probably 19th century (CH 18612783)

Bag (Mexico), probably 19th century (CH 18612783)

Lozenge pattern in blue on tan background. Bag is sewn together with bright red wool; shoulder bnd in plain weave.

Bag (Mexico), probably 19th century (CH 18612785)

Bag (Mexico), probably 19th century (CH 18612785)

Woven bag that depicts rows of animals on one side. The other has a diamond shape with enclosed stars. Shoulder band in plain weave.

Bag (Mexico), probably 19th century (CH 18612785-2)

Bag (Mexico), probably 19th century (CH 18612785-2)

Woven bag that depicts rows of animals on one side. The other has a diamond shape with enclosed stars. Shoulder band in plain weave.

Bag (Mexico), probably 19th century (CH 18612785-3)

Bag (Mexico), probably 19th century (CH 18612785-3)

Woven bag that depicts rows of animals on one side. The other has a diamond shape with enclosed stars. Shoulder band in plain weave.

Bag, 1824 (CH 18449333) - Public domain dedication image

Bag, 1824 (CH 18449333) - Public domain dedication image

Bag of silk, printed on both sides, commemorating the landing of General Lafayette at Castle Gardens N.Y. in 1824.

Bag, 1830–60 (CH 18348027) - Public domain dedication image

Bag, 1830–60 (CH 18348027) - Public domain dedication image

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of fabric, textile pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bag, 19th century (CH 18389905)

Bag, 19th century (CH 18389905)

Bag knitted in stockinette stitch, with a drawstring at the top; now open at bottom. Deep band of decoration in red and blue on a white ground. Three tassels attached to the bottom. Red, white and blue plaited ... More

Bag, early 19th century (CH 18160247)

Bag, early 19th century (CH 18160247)

Pale blue ground with naturalistic flowers including roses in pinks, yellow, white and blue.

Bag, early 19th century (CH 18160247-2)

Bag, early 19th century (CH 18160247-2)

Pale blue ground with naturalistic flowers including roses in pinks, yellow, white and blue.

Band (Belgium), 19th century (CH 18390711)

Band (Belgium), 19th century (CH 18390711)

Band in a design of floral scrolling branches alternating with blossoms.

Band (China), late 19th century (CH 18474085)

Band (China), late 19th century (CH 18474085)

Narrow band of embroidered geometric pattern in black silk on cotton.

Band (China), late 19th century (CH 18571689)

Band (China), late 19th century (CH 18571689)

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Band (China), late 19th century (CH 18571691)

Band (China), late 19th century (CH 18571691)

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Band (Greece), 19th century (CH 18568871)

Band (Greece), 19th century (CH 18568871)

Embroidery in formalized design of interlacements, leaves and carnations with narrow borders of carnations.

Band (Greece), 19th century (CH 18568871-2)

Band (Greece), 19th century (CH 18568871-2)

Embroidery in formalized design of interlacements, leaves and carnations with narrow borders of carnations.

Band (Morocco), 19th century (CH 18482407)

Band (Morocco), 19th century (CH 18482407)

Border of natural linen embroidered in red silk in a geometric design of two intertwined strands, with a floral pendant edge.

Band (Morocco), 19th century (CH 18482411)

Band (Morocco), 19th century (CH 18482411)

Border of natural linen with triangular tab edge, embroidered in red silk with a stylized floral vine growing out of an urn.

Band (probably Russia), 19th century (CH 18474781)

Band (probably Russia), 19th century (CH 18474781)

Band of lace worked in a provincial style with a pattern of geometric star shapes.

Band, 19th century (CH 18103117)

Band, 19th century (CH 18103117)

Bobbin-made lace (Lille style). Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band, 19th century (CH 18311931)

Band, 19th century (CH 18311931)

Shaped band, taken from a cap, heavily embroidered in silver thread with flowers and leaves.

Band, 19th century (CH 18318303)

Band, 19th century (CH 18318303)

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of fabric, textile pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Band, 19th century (CH 18318897)

Band, 19th century (CH 18318897)

Curving stem with leaves and flowers on diamond mesh. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band, 19th century (CH 18318899)

Band, 19th century (CH 18318899)

Curving stem with leaves and flowers. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band, 19th century (CH 18318901)

Band, 19th century (CH 18318901)

Curving stem with leaves and flowers.

Band, 19th century (CH 18318905)

Band, 19th century (CH 18318905)

Curving stem with leaves and flowers on diamond mesh.

Band, 19th century (CH 18318907)

Band, 19th century (CH 18318907)

cu study group Curving stem with leaves and flowers.

Band, 19th century (CH 18328755)

Band, 19th century (CH 18328755)

Scrolling tape set between borders with picots. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band, 19th century (CH 18338909)

Band, 19th century (CH 18338909)

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of fabric, textile pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Band, 19th century (CH 18338909-2)

Band, 19th century (CH 18338909-2)

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of fabric, textile pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Band, 19th century (CH 18338911)

Band, 19th century (CH 18338911)

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Band, 19th century (CH 18338911-2)

Band, 19th century (CH 18338911-2)

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of fabric, textile pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Band, 19th century (CH 18338947)

Band, 19th century (CH 18338947)

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of fabric, textile pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Band, 19th century (CH 18339199)

Band, 19th century (CH 18339199)

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of fabric, textile pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Band, 19th century (CH 18339199-2)

Band, 19th century (CH 18339199-2)

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Band, 19th century (CH 18345679)

Band, 19th century (CH 18345679)

Green and ivory band in a large-scale floral design. Heavy cord for outlining.

Band, 19th century (CH 18348129)

Band, 19th century (CH 18348129)

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Band, 19th century (CH 18352165)

Band, 19th century (CH 18352165)

Band of insertion lace with a pattern of open flowers and leaves.

Band, 19th century (CH 18352165-2)

Band, 19th century (CH 18352165-2)

Band of insertion lace with a pattern of open flowers and leaves.

Band, 19th century (CH 18352165-3)

Band, 19th century (CH 18352165-3)

Band of insertion lace with a pattern of open flowers and leaves.

Band, 19th century (CH 18386755)

Band, 19th century (CH 18386755)

Buckingham, England style Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band, 19th century (CH 18387253)

Band, 19th century (CH 18387253)

Band of tangents squares filled geometrical and linear designs in black, yellow, red, light blue and white. Saw tooth guard border on one side with the same colors.

Band, 19th century (CH 18387257)

Band, 19th century (CH 18387257)

Strip of insertion with undyed linen framework with central band of rosettes in yellow silk; blue and yellow silk guard stripe. Much of the silk is worn away.

Band, 19th century (CH 18387257-2)

Band, 19th century (CH 18387257-2)

Strip of insertion with undyed linen framework with central band of rosettes in yellow silk; blue and yellow silk guard stripe. Much of the silk is worn away.

Band, 19th century (CH 18440351)

Band, 19th century (CH 18440351)

Narrow band fringed at both ends. Woven in red, green, yellow, and gold in geometric design.

Band, 19th century (CH 18471535)

Band, 19th century (CH 18471535)

Band solidly embroidered with yellow-orange cotton in a simple geometric pattern. The border has been cut from a blouse on which there are traces of black embroidery.

Band, 19th century (CH 18575045)

Band, 19th century (CH 18575045)

White linen with embroidery of fruit with a flower spray on either side. Edged with rickrack braid. Two steel hooks and eyes with a chain of wool between eyes.

Band, 19th century (CH 18612853)

Band, 19th century (CH 18612853)

Panel of fine cotton embroidered in black silk at one end and sides. Border of conventionalized geometric designs and plant forms above.

Band, ca. 1880 (CH 18570959) - Public domain dedication image

Band, ca. 1880 (CH 18570959) - Public domain dedication image

Design of horizontal bands of two geometric patterns used alternately and set between narrow borders.

Band, ca. 1880 (CH 18570959-2) - Public domain dedication image

Band, ca. 1880 (CH 18570959-2) - Public domain dedication image

Design of horizontal bands of two geometric patterns used alternately and set between narrow borders.

Band, ca. 1880 (CH 18570959-3) - Public domain dedication image

Band, ca. 1880 (CH 18570959-3) - Public domain dedication image

Design of horizontal bands of two geometric patterns used alternately and set between narrow borders.

Band, ca. 1880 (CH 18570959-4) - Public domain dedication image

Band, ca. 1880 (CH 18570959-4) - Public domain dedication image

Design of horizontal bands of two geometric patterns used alternately and set between narrow borders.

Band, ca. 1880 (CH 18570959-5) - Public domain dedication image

Band, ca. 1880 (CH 18570959-5) - Public domain dedication image

Design of horizontal bands of two geometric patterns used alternately and set between narrow borders.

Band, early 19th century (CH 18205185)

Band, early 19th century (CH 18205185)

Net band with tambour embroidery in floral spray design. Border of small ovals forms scallop along bottom edge. Tiny dots over ground.

Band, early 19th century (CH 18388575)

Band, early 19th century (CH 18388575)

White satin ribbon band or border probably from the bottom edge of a robe with ornamentation in appliqué of silks, velvet and pailettes. Design of converging S-scrolls, sprays of foliage or petal forms in paint... More

Band, early 19th century (CH 18483455)

Band, early 19th century (CH 18483455)

Edge of bobbin lace, standing floral scrolls; early 19th century Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band, early 19th century (CH 18490349)

Band, early 19th century (CH 18490349)

Narrow lace band with a pattern of two confronted antelope-like animals. Machine made in imitation of Mechlin-style bobbin lace.

Band, late 19th century (CH 18320353)

Band, late 19th century (CH 18320353)

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of fabric, textile pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Band, late 19th century (CH 18472649)

Band, late 19th century (CH 18472649)

Embroidery in dark red silk forms the background and black silk forms the outlines of birds facing a geometric form alternating with a plant form. Border at top and bottom of stylized leaf forms. Three pieces s... More

Banner, Santa Claus, late 19th century (CH 18669979)

Banner, Santa Claus, late 19th century (CH 18669979)

Figure of Santa Claus in the center with four inset pictures; upper left; 'Santa Claus is coming' with figure in a sled; upper right, 'With compliments of Santa Claus' with figure of Santa putting a box down a ... More

Beadwork Apron (Guyana), 19th century (CH 18572453)

Beadwork Apron (Guyana), 19th century (CH 18572453)

Woven beadwork in design of crosses in blue with surrounding lines in red on a white ground. Cotton strings for tying and for ornament. Border at the bottom of wool (?).

Bed Cover (suzani), 19th century (CH 18402695)

Bed Cover (suzani), 19th century (CH 18402695)

Bed cover or suzani in cream-colored cotton embroidered with colored silks and lined with warp-printed silk. Small red carnations fill the field, surrounded by a wide border of large, circular red flower heads ... More

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