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Subject Index: Textile, Linen

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Coat, ca. 1912, Paul Poiret (French), Natural and blue striped woven linen, blue silk, and faux abalone buttons (2005.200)
Embroidered wall hanging, 1910–29, Design attributed to Anna Frances Simpson (American), Newcomb College, New Orleans, Louisiana, Silk on linen (2004.334)
Panel with the Triumph of Dionysus, 4th century; Early Byzantine
Egyptian; Said to be from Panopolis (Akhmim), Egypt
Undyed linen and purple wool, tapestry weave; 8 5/8 x 13 3/8 in. (21.9 x 34 cm)
Gift of George F. Baker, 1890 (90.5.873)

Roundel, fragment, 7th century, Byzantine; Egypt (?), Polychrome wool and undyed linen, tapestry weave (63.178.2)
Roundel, probably 6th–7th century, Byzantine; said to be from Panopolis (Akhmim), Egypt, Polychrome silk embroidery on undyed linen (90.5.16)
Tunic, 5th century, Probably from Panopolis (Ahkmim), Egypt, Undyed linen and purple wool, design in tapestry weave (26.9.8)
Altarcloth (detail), second half of 14th century, German; From the convent of Altenberg, Linen embroidered with satin, chain, chevron, and Romanian stitches (29.87)
Bed rug, 1796, Maker Unknown (American), Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, Linen/cotton and wool (33.122)
Biblical sampler, 1768, Sarah Lawrence (American), New York City, Silk thread on linen (1999.271)
Caftan, 8th–10th century, Caucasus Mountain regions, Silk, linen, and fur (1996.78.1)
Cover, early 19th century, Turkestan (Bukhara), Central Asia, Silk, linen (21.114.3)
Dress, ca. 1799–1800, American, Linen, cotton (1988.242.4)
Embroidered coverlet, 1770, Mary Breed (American), Probably New London County, Connecticut, Linen and cotton with wool embroidery (22.55)
Embroidered coverlet, ca. 1760–75, Ruth Culver Coleman (American), Possibly Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, New York, Linen with wool embroidery (61.48.1)
Embroidered panel, ca. 1800, Morocco, Linen, silk (1970.272)
Embroidered sampler, 1739, Ruth Rogers (American), Boston, Massachusetts, Silk on linen (1984.331.6)
Embroidered sampler, 1766, Rebekah White (American), Salem, Massachusetts, Silk on linen (1984.331.8)
Embroidered sampler, 1793, Maria Lalor (American), New York, New York, Silk on linen (1993.100)
Embroidered sampler, 1795, Mary Jones (American), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Silk and linen, with gold leaf, on linen (1984.331.22)
Embroidered sampler, 1799, Millsent Connor (American), Boston, Massachusetts, Silk on linen (1974.42)
Ensemble, ca. 1979, Giorgio Armani (Italian), Maize waxed linen; sheer houndstooth woven rayon (1984.586.2a–c)
Evolutionary Phases, 1979, Diane Itter (American), Linen (1999.528.1)
Fabulous Beast (Fragment of a Tapestry), ca. 1420–30, German (Upper Rhineland; Basel), Linen warp with wool weft (1990.211)
Gable-topped chest and linens, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1550–1295 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Hatnofer and Ramose, western Thebes, Whitewashed wood; linen (36.3.56,.54,.111,.140)
Hunting and Fishing Scenes, 1769, Designed by Robert Jones; Manufactured at Old Ford, English, Linen and cotton (1983.365)
"The Indian Princess," ca. 1740–60, Unknown artist (American) Boston, Massachusetts, Linen embroidered with wool and silk thread (53.179.13)
Lace border, 17th century, Italian, Linen (33.90.35)
Lace rabat, mid-18th century, Flemish (Brussels), Linen (48.41.1)
Les Traveaux de la Manufacture (The Activities of the Factory), 1783–84, Jean-Baptiste Huet (French), designer; Manufactured at the Oberkampf factory, Jouy, French (Jouy), Linen (26.233.8, 27.44.3)
"Linen Lean-To" tapestry bas-relief, 1967–68, Sheila Hicks (American), Linen (1986.7)
Mummy Mask, Roman period, ca. 60–70, Egyptian; Probably from Meir, Painted plaster, cartonnage (linen and gesso), and plant fibers (19.2.6)
Needlework picture (probably a chair back), ca. 1755–65, Mehitable Starkey (American), Probably Boston, Massachusetts, Wool yarn and silk threads on linen (L.2001.53.5)
Panel from a curtain, 18th century, North Africa, Linen, silk (69.142)
Panel from a set of Bed Curtains, first half of 18th century, Greek Islands, Cyclades, Linen embroidered with silk (64.278.2)
Panel, 18th century, Algeria, Linen, silk, silver, and gold (28.109.3)
Panniers, ca. 1750, British, Tan linen and baleen (1973.65.2)
Phebe Warner coverlet, ca. 1803, Sarah Furman Warner Williams (American), New York City, Linen, cotton, silk (38.59)
Poet's-narcissus textile, 1883–1900, Associated Artists (New York City), Printed linen (28.70.5)
Round gown, ca. 1795, Italian, Silk, linen (1979.20a–f)
Sampler, 1777, Elizabeth Jefferis (American) Chester County, Pennsylvania, Wool and silk on linen (59.20)
Sampler, 1800, Laura Hyde (American), Franklin, Connecticut, Silk and metallic thread on linen (44.113)
Sampler, ca. 1785, Mary Munro (American), Miss Balch's School, Providence, Rhode Island, Silk on linen (1984.331.14)
Sampler, ca. 1792, Martha (Patty) Coggeshall (American), Probably Mrs. Anne Usher's School, Bristol, Rhode Island, Silk on linen (14.26)
Scarf with Old Testament scenes, 1648, India, Linen and silk thread (50.73)
Shepherd and shepherdess scene, ca. 1740, Keturah Rawlins (American) Boston, Massachusetts, Wool, silk, and metallic threads on linen (39.108.1)
"Spring," 1754, Mary Wright (American), Possibly Sarah Osborn's school, Newport, Rhode Island, Wool and silk on linen (46.155)
Tapestry Square with the Head of Spring, 4th–5th century; Early Byzantine, Egyptian, Polychrome wool, linen (90.5.848)
Textile Fragment, 5th century, Byzantine; Made in Egypt, Polychrome wool and undyed linen, tapestry, weave (90.5.807)
Tiraz veil, dated 983, Egypt (Tinnis), Linen, loosely woven, with silk design in tapestry weave (1971.151)
Trunk of shoes, 1914–19, Pietro Yantorny (Italian), Wood, silk, linen, leather (C.I.53.76.1a,b-12a,b)
Tunic with Panels of Dionysian Figures, 400–500, Byzantine; Said to be from Panopolis (now Akhmim), Egypt, Linen, undyed, with wool panels in tapestry weave (26.9.9)
Umbra 30, 2003, Olga de Amaral (Colombia), Linen, silver leaf, gesso, acrylic paint (2004.69)
Work bag, dated 1669, England, Wool and linen (2006.263)

Thematic Essays (9)