textiles of italy in the cooper hewitt smithsonian design museum

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Sampler (Italy), 14th century (CH 18130779)

Sampler (Italy), 14th century (CH 18130779)

Trefoils, each enclosing a rose flanked by diagonal banderolles with debased Islamic inscription. Brocaded metallic palmettes and horsehoe crabs or insects.

Sampler (possibly Italy), 1908 (CH 18616437)

Sampler (possibly Italy), 1908 (CH 18616437)

Two alphabets, set of numerals and assorted motifs within four floral borders.

Sampler (Italy), 1827 (CH 18616341)

Sampler (Italy), 1827 (CH 18616341)

Two vertical side borders of bands and isolated motifs. Center, two alphabet bands, symbols of the passion and isolated motifs.

Sampler (Italy), 1827 (CH 18616341-2)

Sampler (Italy), 1827 (CH 18616341-2)

Two vertical side borders of bands and isolated motifs. Center, two alphabet bands, symbols of the passion and isolated motifs.

Sampler (Italy), 1827 (CH 18616739)

Sampler (Italy), 1827 (CH 18616739)

Alphabet introduced by Maltese cross followed by isolated motifs, predominantly religious, contained within floral border

Sampler (Italy), 1828 (CH 18564227)

Sampler (Italy), 1828 (CH 18564227)

Within a floral border are detached motifs and an inscription. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Italy), 1834 (CH 18564047)

Sampler (Italy), 1834 (CH 18564047)

Alphabets, numerals, date and cross border of roses/leaves. Six samples of designs in counted satin surrounded by a leaf border.

Altar Frontal (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18391409)

Altar Frontal (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18391409)

Heavy linen altar frontal with a wide border showing a large-scale design of blossoms or pomegranates within curving circular bands reserved in linen. Narrow border of simple strapwork in the same technique. Ed... More

Apron (Italy), 1906–10 (CH 18383595)

Apron (Italy), 1906–10 (CH 18383595)

Long apron of fine white linen trimmed at sides and bottom with border of needle lace. Gathered at top into narrow band, finished with minute leaves of the same; long cords of lace ending in tassels of needle l... More

Apron (Italy), 1906–10 (CH 18383595-2)

Apron (Italy), 1906–10 (CH 18383595-2)

Long apron of fine white linen trimmed at sides and bottom with border of needle lace. Gathered at top into narrow band, finished with minute leaves of the same; long cords of lace ending in tassels of needle l... More

Apron (Italy), 1906–10 (CH 18383595-3)

Apron (Italy), 1906–10 (CH 18383595-3)

Long apron of fine white linen trimmed at sides and bottom with border of needle lace. Gathered at top into narrow band, finished with minute leaves of the same; long cords of lace ending in tassels of needle l... More

Apron (Italy), 1906–10 (CH 18383595-4)

Apron (Italy), 1906–10 (CH 18383595-4)

Long apron of fine white linen trimmed at sides and bottom with border of needle lace. Gathered at top into narrow band, finished with minute leaves of the same; long cords of lace ending in tassels of needle l... More

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18407103)

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18407103)

Cream-white border embroidered in gold with yellow, green, blue and white silk. The design shows a version of the Triumph of Cupid. The god, crowned and with arrows in one hand, stands in an enormous chariot dr... More

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18407105)

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18407105)

A pair of narrow borders of cream-colored linen elaborately embroidered in gold thread and colored silk. Design shows a winged head of cherubim with a symmetrical border pattern of dolphins, lions, and a vase o... More

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18407105-2)

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18407105-2)

A pair of narrow borders of cream-colored linen elaborately embroidered in gold thread and colored silk. Design shows a winged head of cherubim with a symmetrical border pattern of dolphins, lions, and a vase o... More

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18444081)

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18444081)

Border of linen gauze weave embroidered in yellow and red silk in a serpentine leaf and ribbon pattern.

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18457193)

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18457193)

Buratto lace worked with a design showing a hunter attacked by a boar, a crowned griffin, and a shield form containing an urn, all combined with foliate scrolls.

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18474357)

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18474357)

Panel of geometric shapes worked in linen ground. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18474365)

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18474365)

Panel with a repeating scroll pattern. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18474415)

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18474415)

Narrow band with a diamond-shaped flower pattern.

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18475053)

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18475053)

Border of red silk on white linen showing a curving vine with birds and human figures, possibly Abraham and Isaac.

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18475075)

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18475075)

Band fragment with a tassled border showing a geometric vine in blue and yellow silk on a linen ground.

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18475079)

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18475079)

Band fragment showing a faded red geometric pattern on linen. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18482419)

Band (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18482419)

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

Band (Italy), 16th–18th century (CH 18400589)

Band (Italy), 16th–18th century (CH 18400589)

Deep horizontal band with four biblical scenes in off-white on a red silk ground, with deeply scalloped red silk needle lace on three sides. The band consists of four joined panels, each panel depicting a scene... More

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18095129)

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18095129)

Repeating pattern of confronted seahorses alternate with creatures on a pedestal. Pattern reserved in white foundation against a red background.

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339041)

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339041)

Band of northern Italian guipure. Open scrolling pattern with brides. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339063)

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339063)

Scroll pattern with brides. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339063-2)

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339063-2)

Scroll pattern with brides. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339077)

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339077)

Band of open scrolling pattern. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339077-2)

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339077-2)

Band of open scrolling pattern. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339093)

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339093)

Band of northern Italian guipure with an open scrolling pattern with brides.

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339093-2)

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339093-2)

Band of northern Italian guipure with an open scrolling pattern with brides.

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339099)

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339099)

"Punto avorio" or braid-like peasant lace from the Valle Vogna is of the same type as this from Monferrato.

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18603165)

Band (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18603165)

Design of thin scrolling stems with leaves and flowers. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band (Italy), 18th–19th century (CH 18339131)

Band (Italy), 18th–19th century (CH 18339131)

Band of northern Italian guipure in a design using scroll tapes with brides. Design is based on a 17th-century pattern.

Band (Italy), late 16th or early 17th century (possibly 19th or 20th century) (CH 18444949)

Band (Italy), late 16th or early 17th century (possibly 19th or 20th c...

In center, an oval medallion surrounded by floral forms. Medallion shows coat-of-arms of the Mainenti family of Vicenza. Pattern connected by brides picotées.

Band (Italy), late 16th or early 17th century (possibly 19th or 20th century) (CH 18444949-2)

Band (Italy), late 16th or early 17th century (possibly 19th or 20th c...

In center, an oval medallion surrounded by floral forms. Medallion shows coat-of-arms of the Mainenti family of Vicenza. Pattern connected by brides picotées.

Band (Italy), late 16th–17th century (CH 18475067)

Band (Italy), late 16th–17th century (CH 18475067)

Band with attached fringe showing a symmetrical, curving vine. In red silk on linen ground.

Band (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18384475)

Band (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18384475)

Oblong panel of linen embroidered in red silk. The background is solidly worked leaving the design in linen. Figures of people move in various scenes among trees. Figures and foliage are naturalistically render... More

Band (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444567)

Band (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444567)

Central band of reticella in floral and geometric motifs. Edged on top and bottom with narrow bands of reticella.

Band (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444597)

Band (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444597)

Border of square compartments with a narrow serpentine band running through the entire length. Piece edged by pendants.

Band (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444597-2)

Band (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444597-2)

Border of square compartments with a narrow serpentine band running through the entire length. Piece edged by pendants.

Band (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18445081)

Band (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18445081)

Border of natural-colored linen embroidered in red silk; the embroidery fills the background, and the figures are reserved in the foundation linen. Within a framework of entwined branches, two episodes from th... More

Band (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18445133)

Band (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18445133)

Border of natural linen, embroidered with red silk; the red outlines the details of the pattern but also fills in the background entirely. Central trunk entwined with wildly curving branches; flowers, birds and... More

Band (Italy), late 17th century (CH 18383599)

Band (Italy), late 17th century (CH 18383599)

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

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18383605)

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18383605)

Needlepoint lace border with Venetian Point and curving vine and foliage design.

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18383605-2)

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18383605-2)

Needlepoint lace border with Venetian Point and curving vine and foliage design.

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18444691)

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18444691)

Centered in the band is an angel, holding a palm leaf in his right hand and a crown in his left hand. Flanked on either side by large floral and foliated scrolls.

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18444691-2)

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18444691-2)

Centered in the band is an angel, holding a palm leaf in his right hand and a crown in his left hand. Flanked on either side by large floral and foliated scrolls.

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18444857)

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18444857)

A narrow band diagonally striped with a small floral serpentine alternating with wider bands of intertwining leaves.

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18444861)

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18444861)

Border with a serpentine floral pattern containing birds and pierced hearts, outlined in relief.

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18474577)

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18474577)

Band of curving vines radiate from a symmetrical central vase and flower arrangement.

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18474577-2)

Band (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18474577-2)

Band of curving vines radiate from a symmetrical central vase and flower arrangement.

Band (Italy), late 19th–early 20th century (CH 18556931)

Band (Italy), late 19th–early 20th century (CH 18556931)

Part of a border from with a design of a scrolling stem with leaves, flowers and fillings.

Band (Italy), late 19th–early 20th century (CH 18556931-2)

Band (Italy), late 19th–early 20th century (CH 18556931-2)

Part of a border from with a design of a scrolling stem with leaves, flowers and fillings.

Band (probably Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18474819)

Band (probably Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18474819)

Fragment with a band of needle lace and bobbin lace Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band Fragment (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18474195)

Band Fragment (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18474195)

Fragment of a border with a geometric vine pattern in yellow and ivory on brown gauze weave.

Bib Fragment (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18474433)

Bib Fragment (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18474433)

Bib-type fragment with four radiating circles within a grid format.

Border (Italy) (CH 18338877) - Public domain dedication image

Border (Italy) (CH 18338877) - Public domain dedication image

Needle lace reticello edged in continuous braid like bobbin lace. Fine modern copy of an older type (?).

Border (Italy) (CH 18338877-2) - Public domain dedication image

Border (Italy) (CH 18338877-2) - Public domain dedication image

Needle lace reticello edged in continuous braid like bobbin lace. Fine modern copy of an older type (?).

Border (Italy), 1575–1699 (CH 18474361)

Border (Italy), 1575–1699 (CH 18474361)

Fragment of a border with flowerheads, probably carnations, supported by scrolling forms.

Border (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18318501)

Border (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18318501)

Strip of reticella insertion and border, made separately and stitched together. Insertion design has zigzag lines setting off triangular areas which have rosettes.

Border (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18318501-2)

Border (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18318501-2)

Strip of reticella insertion and border, made separately and stitched together. Insertion design has zigzag lines setting off triangular areas which have rosettes.

Border (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18490703)

Border (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18490703)

Natural linen plain weave from which sections have been cut out to create a curving vine border with an edge of pendant blossoms. A button hole stitch is used to couch a gold metallic yarn to the cut edges, the... More

Border (Italy), 16th–early 17th century (CH 18318491)

Border (Italy), 16th–early 17th century (CH 18318491)

Border for a tablecloth in net darned with a pattern of angular scrolling vine with foliage and blossoms pointing alternately up and down. Two ends have double design placed back to back.

Border (Italy), 17th or early 18th century (CH 18557239)

Border (Italy), 17th or early 18th century (CH 18557239)

Venetian Rose point. Design similar to 1939-66-3 of scrolls with delicate palmettes and rosaceous.

Border (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339137)

Border (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18339137)

Band of peasant lace with rounded points in design using continuous tape.

Border (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18444543)

Border (Italy), 17th–18th century (CH 18444543)

Border of green linen and silver stripes in geometric pattern contained with squares. One side edged by small-scale pendants.

Border (Italy), 18th–19th century (CH 18339135)

Border (Italy), 18th–19th century (CH 18339135)

Band of bobbin peasant lace in a lozenge pattern. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18386785)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18386785)

Deeply scalloped border with a horizontal band of circular ornaments within squares.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18386785-2)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18386785-2)

Deeply scalloped border with a horizontal band of circular ornaments within squares.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444523)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444523)

Border of diagonal elements balanced by asymmetric floral sprays at intervals.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444525)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444525)

Double row containing alternate squares of embroidered linen cloth and insertions of needle lace (reticella) in geometric forms. Lower border is triangular pendants.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444533)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444533)

Small squares making up a border with small-scale triangular pendants. Modes: brides picotées, portes.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444539)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444539)

Border fragment of three pendants in a dense pattern of floral shapes.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444553)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444553)

Wide border of two rows of squares filled with geometrically balanced floral shapes.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444557)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444557)

Wide border of two rows of squares bordered at one side by pendants. Squares and pendants filled by circular blossoms.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444557-2)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444557-2)

Wide border of two rows of squares bordered at one side by pendants. Squares and pendants filled by circular blossoms.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444559)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444559)

Alternating floral forms in a densely-placed pattern.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444581)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444581)

Wide border of squares filled with stylized blossom forms. Edged with pendants on one side.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444585)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444585)

Wide border of squares bordered at both sides by narrow strips and edged at one side by large, rounded pendants. Modes: portes, brides.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444585-2)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444585-2)

Wide border of squares bordered at both sides by narrow strips and edged at one side by large, rounded pendants. Modes: portes, brides.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444593)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444593)

Border of single squares edged on one side with triangular, rounded pendants. Modes: portes, brides.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444593-2)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444593-2)

Border of single squares edged on one side with triangular, rounded pendants. Modes: portes, brides.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444599)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444599)

Border of square compartments filled with repeated floral form and edged with narrow border of zigzag design at either side.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444599-2)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444599-2)

Border of square compartments filled with repeated floral form and edged with narrow border of zigzag design at either side.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444727)

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444727)

Narrow band in a design of open, abstract flowers and leaves with a large hanging triangular pendant of floral sprays.

Border Fragment (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444717)

Border Fragment (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444717)

Border fragment of three rows of very small squares filled and connected by linear pattern.

Border Of A Chalice Cover (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18444745)

Border Of A Chalice Cover (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18...

Border of a chalice cover with a pattern of floral scroll work connected by bars.

Border, Cooper Union Museum Lace Study Card, 18th–19th century (CH 18339051)

Border, Cooper Union Museum Lace Study Card, 18th–19th century (CH 183...

17th century pattern showing the transition from reticella to punto in aria. Border fragment is mounted on a fabric-covered board and framed behind glass. Frame is natural wood.

Borders (Italy), 17th or early 18th century (CH 18557237)

Borders (Italy), 17th or early 18th century (CH 18557237)

Venetian Rose point. Design similar to 1939-66-3 of scrolls with delicate palmettes and rosaceous.

Chalice Cover (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18382617)

Chalice Cover (Italy), 16th–17th century (CH 18382617)

Faded purple ribbed silk ground embroidered in colored silk and metallic thread. Central design shows a cruciform composed of conventionalized flowerheads in profile and S-forms of foliage. Cover design of symm... More

Chalice Cover (Italy), 16th–early 17th century (CH 18451217)

Chalice Cover (Italy), 16th–early 17th century (CH 18451217)

Conical-shaped cover for a chalice made in four sections. Red velvet, embroidered in gold in a stylized plant design. Fringe and tassels of silk and gold. Lined with green silk.

Chalice Cover (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444439)

Chalice Cover (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444439)

Central pattern is a rosette enclosed by symmetrically placed floral and foliated forms. Outer border is in a pattern of running floral and foliated branches.

Chalice Cover (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444439-2)

Chalice Cover (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444439-2)

Central pattern is a rosette enclosed by symmetrically placed floral and foliated forms. Outer border is in a pattern of running floral and foliated branches.

Chalice Cover (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444595)

Chalice Cover (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444595)

In the center is a medallion containing the initials "IHS" surrounded by highly stylized floral forms with an outer border.

Chalice Cover (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444595-2)

Chalice Cover (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century (CH 18444595-2)

In the center is a medallion containing the initials "IHS" surrounded by highly stylized floral forms with an outer border.

Chalice Cover (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18094463)

Chalice Cover (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18094463)

Rectangle of linen needle lace with a lion-like animal in an oval central medallion. The surrounding field is filled with small-scale flowers and foliage. Scalloped edging of attached braid on four sides. Knott... More

Chalice Cover (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18444647)

Chalice Cover (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18444647)

Chalice cover in an elaborate candlestick pattern. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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