Book With Embroidered Cover (England), 1635 (CH 18801125)
"The Psalmes" covered in cream satin embroidered with a tulip design embossed in an oval frame using multicolored silks and metallic thread. Title page is missing.
Book With Embroidered Cover (England), 1639 (CH 18473995)
Book of Psalms with an embroidered of a tulip in a gold frame.
Book With Embroidered Cover (England), 1639 (CH 18473995-2)
Book of Psalms with an embroidered of a tulip in a gold frame.
Book With Embroidered Cover (England), 1639 (CH 18473995-3)
Book of Psalms with an embroidered of a tulip in a gold frame.
Bag (England), 17th century (CH 18316157)
Design of coiling stems enclosing flowers and fruit. Plaited cord drawstring with tassels.
Bag (England), ca. 1600 (CH 18474001)
Worked as a single panel, folded with seams covered with plaited braid stitch. Same pattern on reverse. Drawstring was threaded through the embroidery.
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.
Beadwork Panel (England), 1696 (CH 18445793)
Three panels originally made as sides for a beadwork box. The box would have needed several other panels and would have had an irregular shape. The shape of Panel A is a combination of a rectangle and trapezoid... More
Beadwork Panel (England), 1696 (CH 18445795)
Three panels originally made as sides for a beadwork box. The box would have needed several other panels and would have had an irregular shape. Panel B is a rectangle with heart's ease (pansies) facing sideways.
Beadwork Panel (England), 1696 (CH 18445797)
Three panels originally made as sides for a beadwork box. The box would have needed several other panels and would have had an irregular shape. Panel C is a rectangle with tulip-like flowers.
Book With Embroidered Covers (England), 1665 (CH 18801123)
"The Holy Bible" covered with green silk satin and embroidered in a symmetrical vine pattern using metallic yarns. The embroidery is very high relief.
Border (England), 17th century (CH 18444601)
Band of floral and foliated forms densely spaced and connected by brides. Modes: portes.
Border (England), 17th century (CH 18444601-2)
Band of floral and foliated forms densely spaced and connected by brides. Modes: portes.
Border (England), early–mid-17th century (CH 18603173)
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Border Or Valence (England), 17th century (CH 18383287)
Horizontal landscape panel with lion under trees, horseback riders, pool and fishermen, and so forth. Fruit trees spaced across foreground and architecture in background. Stylized floral border with black outli... More
Border Or Valence (England), 17th century (CH 18383287-2)
Horizontal landscape panel with lion under trees, horseback riders, pool and fishermen, and so forth. Fruit trees spaced across foreground and architecture in background. Stylized floral border with black outli... More
Chair Seat (England), 17th century (CH 18474009)
Small chair seat showing an urn of flowers with birds, leopard, lion and rabbits.
Chair Seat (England), 17th century (CH 18474009-2)
Small chair seat showing an urn of flowers with birds, leopard, lion and rabbits.
Child's Gown (England), 17th century (CH 18562173)
Dress or coat cut without fullness. Has opening from neck to bottom and long sleeves. Foundation 2 & 2 twill weave nearly covered with white linen embroidery (using satin, overcast cord, back, herringbone, laid... More
Embroidered Panel For Casket (England), 17th century (CH 18616349)
At top, two seated women, one holding a palm, the other a branch of fruit. Frieze at bottom with flowers and a squirrel.
Embroidered Panel For Casket (England), 17th century (CH 18616349-2)
At top, two seated women, one holding a palm, the other a branch of fruit. Frieze at bottom with flowers and a squirrel.
Embroidered Panels (England), late 17th century (CH 18616323)
Three raised work panels for a casket worked on the same piece of foundation cloth. Frieze at top; dog chasing a rabbit. Panel at left; Hagar and Ishmael and Ishmael with the angel. Panel at right; Abraham w... More
Embroidered Picture (England), 1650–1700 (CH 18489493)
Abraham and the three angels showing the angels announcing to Abraham that Sarah will bear a son in her old age, while Sarah laughs derisively from the doorway of the tent. Source for Abraham and the angels: E... More
Embroidered Picture (England), 1650–1700 (CH 18489511)
Two inch border containing floral and animal motifs (birds, rose, thistle, honeysuckle, heart's-ease, carnation, grapes) with a rockery at each corner with lions, deer, and dragons. In the center is a deer at ... More
Embroidered Picture (England), 1654 (CH 18616343)
Woman in center surrounded by scattered animals and plants, all in beadwork.
Embroidered Picture (England), 17th century (CH 18482637)
In center, two women holding a shield or crest, surrounded by various figures. Top center, the sun; to the left, a fruit tree and a woman holding a snake; to the right, a flowering vine and a woman holding a ... More
Embroidered Picture (England), 17th century (CH 18616331)
The story of Hagar with figures of Hagar and Ishmael both appearing twice, Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac once.
Embroidered Picture (England), 17th century (CH 18616333)
Abraham and Isaac in central medallion. Attributes of the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water in each corner, and attributes of the four continents the middle of each side.
Embroidered Picture (England), 17th century (CH 18616357)
Queen in a tent greeting a warrior. Leopard, lion, camel, and deer in each corner with other assorted motifs.
Embroidered Picture (England), 17th century (CH 18616359)
Right half of a beadwork picture with a man holding his hat and a lion and part of a building. Windows in building are paper with ink-drawn lines.
Embroidered Picture (England), 17th century (CH 18616365)
At left a seated woman with a lute at her feet, at right a man with two women, in the background a landscape with buildings and deer.
Embroidered Picture (England), ca. 1670 (CH 18699125)
Two ladies flanking a fountain surmounted by a Cupid worked in silks and metal purl.
Embroidered Picture (England), ca. 1670 (CH 18727661)
Two sides of a stumpwork casket, in raised and padded embroidery with gold bobbin lace trimming. One panel shows Daphne as she is transformed into a laurel tree with branches sprouting from her head and hands.
Embroidered Picture (England), late 17th century (CH 18386405)
Small embroidered picture depicting the story of Judith and Holofernes, worked almost entirely in knot stitches on white silk using colored silks and metallic threads. Judith, holding a sword in one hand and th... More
Embroidered Picture (England), mid- 17th century (CH 18425025)
Woven linen canvas with design drawing showing animals and figures in landscape. Partially embroidered with silk.
Embroidered Picture (England), mid-17th century (CH 18616325)
Left portion of what was originally a larger picture. Female figures representing Justice and Prudence in each corner. At right middle a male figure of a prophet. Animals and flowers in field.
Embroidered Picture (England), mid-17th century (CH 18616353)
Woman holding a bird in one hand and a snake in the other. An animal in each corner: horse, camel, unicorn, and warthog. Flowers, birds, and bugs sitll in the field.
Embroidered Picture (England), mid-17th century (CH 18616353-2)
Woman holding a bird in one hand and a snake in the other. An animal in each corner: horse, camel, unicorn, and warthog. Flowers, birds, and bugs sitll in the field.
Embroidered Picture (England), mid-17th century (CH 18616361)
Illustration of the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. Public domain photograph of primitivism, folk art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Embroidered Picture (England), mid-17th century (CH 18616361-2)
Illustration of the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife.
Embroidered Picture Frame (England), 17th century (CH 18616339)
Picture frame with scalloped top. Biblical scenes including the story of Abraham on border. Justice in a medallion at top. Central portion filled in later with the figures of two women. The lower case initials ... More
Embroidered Picture, Rebecca and Eliezer, 17th century (CH 18445083)
Unfinished picture embroidered in colored silks on a linen ground. Design suggested by a print by Gerard de Jode after Martin de Vos, "Eliezer and Rebeka."
Embroidered Picture, Rebecca and Eliezer, 17th century (CH 18445083-2)
Unfinished picture embroidered in colored silks on a linen ground. Design suggested by a print by Gerard de Jode after Martin de Vos, "Eliezer and Rebeka."
Embroidered Picture, The Judgement of Solomon, late 17th century (CH 1...
Solomon enthroned with sage before him on left. Two women with baby on ground and baby held up by sword-wielder on right. Two castles in background, sun and clouds, tree with squirrel, lion, parakeet in tree,... More
Embroidered Slip (England), 17th century (CH 18639561)
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Embroidered Slip (England), 17th century (CH 18639563)
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Embroidered Slip (England), 17th century (CH 18639565)
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Embroidered Slip (England), 17th century (CH 18639567)
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Fragments (England), late 17th century (CH 18417941)
Irregularly shaped scraps of cotton heavily embroidered in blue or green wool.
Panel (England), 17th century (CH 18393351)
Panel, approximately square, of tan cotton twill, embroidered in several shades of green, blue, brown, ochre and red wool yarns. Symmetrical pattern of leaves, fruit, hillocks with flowering trees, and at the t... More
Panel (England), 17th century (CH 18393351-2)
Panel, approximately square, of tan cotton twill, embroidered in several shades of green, blue, brown, ochre and red wool yarns. Symmetrical pattern of leaves, fruit, hillocks with flowering trees, and at the t... More
Panel (England), 17th century (CH 18474011)
Front panel for box showing a man and woman having a picnic surrounded by birds, animals, insects and flowers. Decorated with pieces of lace and pearls.
Pillow Cover (England), 1600–1650 (CH 18425035)
Small cushion with a design showing a woman in the center with short brown hair and a blue and white gown worked in chenille thread. She holds in her right hand a scroll with the inscription: "Faith." She is su... More
Pillow Cover (England), 1600–1650 (CH 18425035-2)
Small cushion with a design showing a woman in the center with short brown hair and a blue and white gown worked in chenille thread. She holds in her right hand a scroll with the inscription: "Faith." She is su... More
Pillow Cover (England), 17th century (CH 18475789)
Square pillow cover with a scene of a castle garden, with a man bathing his feet in a fountain, three ladies washing their hands in another, and a man playing the lyre from an overlooking balcony. With a wide f... More
Pillow Cover (England), 17th century (CH 18475789-2)
Square pillow cover with a scene of a castle garden, with a man bathing his feet in a fountain, three ladies washing their hands in another, and a man playing the lyre from an overlooking balcony. With a wide f... More
Purse (England), 17th century (CH 18316857)
Small purse attached to silver frame, lined with green taffeta. Embroidered with knotted stitches, satin stitch and long and short stitch in silk and gilt threads. On one side, a design of five pink and blue ... More
Purse (England), 17th century (CH 18316857-2)
Small purse attached to silver frame, lined with green taffeta. Embroidered with knotted stitches, satin stitch and long and short stitch in silk and gilt threads. On one side, a design of five pink and blue ... More
Sampler (England), 1601–50 (CH 18564387)
'Random Spot' sampler of geometric figures and isolated floral forms. Selvage at top and bottom of piece. The unfinished floral motifs at the bottom reveal the outline drawn onto the foundation fabric.
Sampler (England), 1601–50 (CH 18616917)
"Spot" sampler with flowers, fragments of repeating pattern, a snail, a deer, a fish, and a falconer. Traces of original ink drawing can be seen on foundation. Many areas have practice stitches. Selvedge top ... More
Sampler (England), 1653 (CH 18483239)
The lower portion of a sampler with bands of pattern, an alphabet, "Sarah Grundy, Anno Domini 1653" and a set of numerals.
Sampler (England), 1653 (CH 18483239-2)
The lower portion of a sampler with bands of pattern, an alphabet, "Sarah Grundy, Anno Domini 1653" and a set of numerals.
Sampler (England), 1657 (CH 18564185)
Cross borders in withdrawn element work and embroidery. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sampler (England), 1658 (CH 18617247)
Horizontal bands of pattern followed by signature and text "Fear god and keep his commandments for that is the whole duty of man."
Sampler (England), 1661 (CH 18617163)
Multicolor bands of pattern including raised naked figures picking acorns followed by alphabet facing in other direction and signature and date.
Sampler (England), 1664 (CH 18616471)
Bands of alphabet, date, and pattern. White work at bottom. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sampler (England), 1667–78 (CH 18483243)
Scene of a crowned shepherd and shepherdess in a rural landscape with sheep and a dog, an oak tree to the left and an apple tree with a large parrot to the right, the sun at the top and a church at the bottom. ... More
Sampler (England), 1668 (CH 18471817)
Floral vines in bands. Alphabet in two bands at bottom. Signed SUSAN EVE 1668.
Sampler (England), 1669 (CH 18488989)
Bands of patterns in colors, with an alphabet and inscription: "Sarah Hammon made this sampler Anno Domini 1669" followed by bands of geometric pattern in white on white.
Sampler (England), 1669 (CH 18489047)
Bands of white cut work and multi-color embroidery, an alphabet, animals, birds, reversing floral bands and human figures. With the inscription and date: S. H. 1669.
Sampler (England), 1678 (CH 18564369)
Cross borders in floral and geometric, alphabet and a signature. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sampler (England), 1683 (CH 18483261)
Three bands of reticella, a band of embroidered flowers in a curving vine, a band with two figures and a plant, and a band of geometric pattern interrupted by the inscription "E. W. 1683." At the center is a th... More
Sampler (England), 1694 (CH 18617141)
Bands of polychrome pattern alternate with text and whitework. Text: Dear child delay no time/ But with all speed amend/ Thee longer thou dost live/ the nearer to thy end./ Yesterday is gone/ Tomorrow's none o... More
Sampler (England), 1697 (CH 18564419)
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of fabric, textile pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564077)
Cross borders showing floral ornament, boxers and animals. Boxer's head is unfinished.
Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564111)
Random spot sampler, detached motifs embroidered with colored silks and metallic thread in interlacing and geometric designs.
Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564263)
Thirteen cross borders in cut and drawnwork; central portion is not embroidered.
Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18616303)
"Random Spot" sampler of isolated floral and animal motifs. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18616431)
Bands of pattern in green, blue, faded red, and yellow. Two alphabets and monograms RW, TV, GV, and GW.
Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18616475)
Bands of brightly colored pattern followed by white work. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18617029)
Central part of a whitework sampler with bands of pattern. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18617051)
Bands of pattern in browns, blue, and green with alphabets followed by bands of white work pattern including an alphabet.
Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18617155)
Two bands of withdrawn element work in white. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18617189)
Bands of pattern with isolated motifs at bottom. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18697347)
Rectangular sampler of highly stylized floral vine pattern bands, worked in brightly colored wools on a linen ground. One of the bands has two male figures.
Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18697375)
Long sampler with bands of reticella work based on a grid of withdrawn elements; one embroidered band in running back stitch in blue and green (not completed). The linen is doubled back on either side of the e... More
Sampler (England), early 17th century (CH 18482613)
A sampler of the type commonly called a "random spot sampler" with patterns scattered at random. Multi-color silk embroidery of counted stitches on plain weave foundation fabric. Selvedge on left side.
Sampler (England), late 17th century (CH 18564345)
Long narrow samplers embroidered with horizontal bands of withdrawn element work and embroidery in stylized floral border forms, in blue, green, red, yellow and off-white.
Sampler (England), late 17th century (CH 18617007)
Part of an unfinished white work sampler. Bands of pattern: open work followed by solid all white. At bottom alphabet in red and green.
Sampler (England), late 17th century (CH 18617217)
Bands of multicolor pattern. Peacock and deer at top. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sampler (England), mid-17th century (CH 18564163)
Twenty-seven cross borders, all in white. Text is worked into the bottom band,
Sampler (England), mid-17th century (CH 18564163-2)
Twenty-seven cross borders, all in white. Text is worked into the bottom band,
Sampler (England), mid-17th century (CH 18616309)
Bands of pattern with alphabet at top Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sampler (England), mid-17th century (CH 18617117)
Bands of pattern in white. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sampler (England), October 7, 1681 (CH 18617233)
Bands of pattern in polychrome, white and withdrawn element work. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sampler Fragment (England), ca. 1650 (CH 18801195)
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Sampler Fragments (England), ca. 1650 (CH 18564271)
Three bands from a sampler. The bottom band is a scene which originally depicted Judith and her maid putting the newly severed head of Holofernes, Judith holds a sword in her left hand, the edge worked with red... More
Textile (England), 17th century (CH 18639559)
Four rows of 'slips.' Yellow tulips on a cream-colored ground. Two tulips have been cut away.
Textile (England), late 17th century (CH 18407129)
Large panel of cream colored cotton embroidered in wool yarns in a large, dynamic pattern of vines and leaves in blues and greens. Each face of the twisted leaves has a different filling stitch.
Textile (England), mid to late 17th century (CH 18398985)
Small curtain of twill weave with linen warp and cotton weft, with all over design embroidered in red wool. From a small semi-circle at bottom springs design of slender ascending vines, with variety of curving ... More