Works of Art (55)
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Altarcloth (detail), second half of 14th century, German; From the convent of Altenberg, Linen embroidered with satin, chain, chevron, and Romanian stitches (29.87) |
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Bed rug, 1796, Maker Unknown (American), Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, Linen/cotton and wool (33.122) |
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Biblical sampler, 1768, Sarah Lawrence (American), New York City, Silk thread on linen (1999.271) |
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Caftan, 8th–10th century, Caucasus Mountain regions, Silk, linen, and fur (1996.78.1) |
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Coat, ca. 1912,
Paul Poiret (French),
Natural and blue striped woven linen, blue silk, and faux abalone buttons (2005.200) |
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Cover, early 19th century, Turkestan (Bukhara), Central Asia, Silk, linen (21.114.3) |
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Dress (Robe à la française), 1740s,
England; textile Dutch or German,
Silk, linen, pigment (1995.235a,b) |
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Dress, ca. 1799–1800, American, Linen, cotton (1988.242.4) |
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Embroidered coverlet, 1770, Mary Breed (American), Probably New London County, Connecticut, Linen and cotton with wool embroidery (22.55) |
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Embroidered coverlet, ca. 1760–75, Ruth Culver Coleman (American), Possibly Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, New York, Linen with wool embroidery (61.48.1) |
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Embroidered panel, ca. 1800, Morocco, Linen, silk (1970.272) |
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Embroidered sampler, 1739, Ruth Rogers (American), Boston, Massachusetts, Silk on linen (1984.331.6) |
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Embroidered sampler, 1766, Rebekah White (American), Salem, Massachusetts, Silk on linen (1984.331.8) |
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Embroidered sampler, 1793, Maria Lalor (American), New York, New York, Silk on linen (1993.100) |
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Embroidered sampler, 1795, Mary Jones (American), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Silk and linen, with gold leaf, on linen (1984.331.22) |
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Embroidered sampler, 1799, Millsent Connor (American), Boston, Massachusetts, Silk on linen (1974.42) |
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Embroidered wall hanging, 1910–29,
Design attributed to Anna Frances Simpson (American),
Newcomb College, New Orleans, Louisiana,
Silk on linen (2004.334) |
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Ensemble, ca. 1979, Giorgio Armani (Italian), Maize waxed linen; sheer houndstooth woven rayon (1984.586.2a–c) |
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Evolutionary Phases, 1979,
Diane Itter (American),
Linen (1999.528.1) |
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Fabulous Beast (Fragment of a Tapestry), ca. 1420–30, German (Upper Rhineland; Basel), Linen warp with wool weft (1990.211) |
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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) |
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Hunting and Fishing Scenes, 1769, Designed by Robert Jones; Manufactured at Old Ford, English, Linen and cotton (1983.365) |
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"The Indian Princess," ca. 1740–60, Unknown artist (American) Boston, Massachusetts, Linen embroidered with wool and silk thread (53.179.13) |
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Lace border, 17th century, Italian, Linen (33.90.35) |
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Lace rabat, mid-18th century, Flemish (Brussels), Linen (48.41.1) |
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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) |
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"Linen Lean-To" tapestry bas-relief, 1967–68,
Sheila Hicks (American),
Linen (1986.7) |
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Mummy Mask, Roman period, ca. 60–70, Egyptian; Probably from Meir, Painted plaster, cartonnage (linen and gesso), and plant fibers (19.2.6) |
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Needlework picture (probably a chair back), ca. 1755–65, Mehitable Starkey (American), Probably Boston, Massachusetts, Wool yarn and silk threads on linen (2003.480) |
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Panel from a curtain, 18th century, North Africa, Linen, silk (69.142) |
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Panel from a set of Bed Curtains, first half of 18th century, Greek Islands, Cyclades, Linen embroidered with silk (64.278.1,2) |
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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 (90.5.873) |
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Panel, 18th century, Algeria, Linen, silk, silver, and gold (28.109.3) |
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Panniers, ca. 1750, British, Tan linen and baleen (1973.65.2) |
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Phebe Warner coverlet, ca. 1803, Sarah Furman Warner Williams (American), New York City, Linen, cotton, silk (38.59) |
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Poet's-narcissus textile, 1883–1900,
Associated Artists (New York City),
Printed linen (28.70.5) |
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Round gown, ca. 1795, Italian, Silk, linen (1979.20a–f) |
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Roundel, fragment, 7th century,
Byzantine; Egypt (?),
Polychrome wool and undyed linen, tapestry weave (63.178.2) |
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Roundel, probably 6th–7th century,
Byzantine; said to be from Panopolis (Akhmim), Egypt,
Polychrome silk embroidery on undyed linen (90.5.16) |
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Sampler, 1777, Elizabeth Jefferis (American) Chester County, Pennsylvania, Wool and silk on linen (59.20) |
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Sampler, 1800, Laura Hyde (American), Franklin, Connecticut, Silk and metallic thread on linen (44.113) |
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Sampler, ca. 1785, Mary Munro (American), Miss Balch's School, Providence, Rhode Island, Silk on linen (1984.331.14) |
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Sampler, ca. 1792, Martha (Patty) Coggeshall (American), Probably Mrs. Anne Usher's School, Bristol, Rhode Island, Silk on linen (14.26) |
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Scarf with Old Testament scenes, 1648, India, Linen and silk thread (50.73) |
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Shepherd and shepherdess scene, ca. 1740, Keturah Rawlins (American) Boston, Massachusetts, Wool, silk, and metallic threads on linen (39.108.1) |
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"Spring," 1754, Mary Wright (American), Possibly Sarah Osborn's school, Newport, Rhode Island, Wool and silk on linen (46.155) |
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Tapestry Square with the Head of Spring, 4th–5th century; Early Byzantine, Egyptian, Polychrome wool, linen (90.5.848) |
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Textile Fragment, 5th century, Byzantine; Made in Egypt, Polychrome wool and undyed linen, tapestry, weave (90.5.807) |
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Tiraz veil, dated 983, Egypt (Tinnis), Linen, loosely woven, with silk design in tapestry weave (1971.151) |
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Trunk of shoes, 1914–19,
Pietro Yantorny (Italian),
Wood, silk, linen, leather (C.I.53.76.1a,b-12a,b) |
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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) |
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Tunic, 5th century,
Probably from Panopolis (Ahkmim), Egypt,
Undyed linen and purple wool, design in tapestry weave (26.9.8) |
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Umbra 30, 2003,
Olga de Amaral (Colombia),
Linen, silver leaf, gesso, acrylic paint (2004.69) |
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Work bag, dated 1669,
England,
Wool and linen (2006.263)
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Woven border with the emblems of the Strozzi family, 1480–1600,
Italy,
Silk and linen (51.75) |
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Thematic Essays (11)
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