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Sleeve Fragments, 17th century (CH 18130855)

Sleeve Fragments, 17th century (CH 18130855)

Diagonal sprigs in blue and coral velvet on silver ground. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sleeves, 17th century (CH 18398667)

Sleeves, 17th century (CH 18398667)

Pair of sheer cotton rectangular sleeve pieces: "b" is slightly deeper than "a." Each has four rows of grouped slits outlined with fine whipped cord; delicately embroidered with black silk with butterflies in t... More

Bag (France), 17th century (CH 18445801)

Bag (France), 17th century (CH 18445801)

Small pouch with a small part of the drawstring remaining. Made of four rectangular pieces with a pointed curve on the bottom edge. Two panels are patterned by a landscape with a castle and two figures and a do... More

Collar (Italy), 1650–75 (CH 18444735-3)

Collar (Italy), 1650–75 (CH 18444735-3)

A deep, squared man's collar in Venetian-style needle lace, with large, baroque floral motifs and foliated scrolls with thick raised edges and finely worked connecting bars.

Gloves (Italy), 1600–1650 (CH 18564645)

Gloves (Italy), 1600–1650 (CH 18564645)

Pair of white leather gloves with deep gauntlets of dark red satin. The gauntlets are embroidered in gold metallic yarns with a small repeating design of a fleur-de-lis, and are edged with gold fringe. Lined wi... More

Bag (England), early 17th century (CH 18475035)

Bag (England), early 17th century (CH 18475035)

Three panels plus base, each with a different pattern, sewn together. Extended dark yellow silk lining functions with a drawstring as a closure.