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Decorated Paper, Bookpaper ("Dutch Gilt.), 1700–1750 (CH 18400661)

Decorated Paper, Bookpaper ("Dutch Gilt.), 1700–1750 (CH 18400661)

Pattern of curvilinear botanical motifs in light green, dark green, purple, and mustard inks; traces of stenciled gold; paper has been embossed by woodblock and/or stencil processes.

Drawing, Design for Berlin Wool Work, ca. 1860 (CH 18606879)

Drawing, Design for Berlin Wool Work, ca. 1860 (CH 18606879)

Design on graph paper for Berlin wool work, a band of flowers and leaves in color.

Drawing, Design for Berlin Wool Work, ca. 1860 (CH 18606879-2)

Drawing, Design for Berlin Wool Work, ca. 1860 (CH 18606879-2)

Design on graph paper for Berlin wool work, a band of flowers and leaves in color.

Drawing, Design for a Chest of Drawers, ca. 1805 (CH 18172189)

Drawing, Design for a Chest of Drawers, ca. 1805 (CH 18172189)

Chest with six drawers decorated in marquetry inlay of stylized flowers between scallops. Similar decorations on piers and cornice. A metal gallery between finials above.

Bound Print, Three Vases, Suitte de vases projetes pour Nimphenbourg (Set of Vases Designed for Nymphenburg), 1770 (CH 18238965)

Bound Print, Three Vases, Suitte de vases projetes pour Nimphenbourg (...

Three designs for vases in Neoclassical style by two designers. At left, the vase stands upon a tall pedestal, the face decorated with a lion's mask holding a leafy garland, the handles composed of two herms. A... More

Bound Print, Three Vases, Suitte de vases projetes pour Nimphenbourg (Set of Vases Designed for Nymphenburg), 1770 (CH 18238965-3)

Bound Print, Three Vases, Suitte de vases projetes pour Nimphenbourg (...

Three designs for vases in Neoclassical style by two designers. At left, the vase stands upon a tall pedestal, the face decorated with a lion's mask holding a leafy garland, the handles composed of two herms. A... More

Border (Germany), 1905–15 (CH 18498121)

Border (Germany), 1905–15 (CH 18498121)

Floral motif, possibly daisies or mums, suspended from guilloche band at top edge. Printed in blue. This border section is one full repeat and the top edge fits together much like the pieces of a puzzle.

Border (Germany), 1905–15 (CH 18498159)

Border (Germany), 1905–15 (CH 18498159)

Clusters of grapes hanging from vines. Vines are suspended from architectural molding. Printed in green. This border section is one full repeat and fits together along the top edge much like pieces of a puzzle.

Border (Germany), 1905–15 (CH 18498159-2)

Border (Germany), 1905–15 (CH 18498159-2)

Clusters of grapes hanging from vines. Vines are suspended from architectural molding. Printed in green. This border section is one full repeat and fits together along the top edge much like pieces of a puzzle.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498119)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498119)

Floral bouquet, suspended from ribbon and bow knot. Printed in off-white.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498119-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498119-2)

Floral bouquet, suspended from ribbon and bow knot. Printed in off-white.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498123)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498123)

Vine with grape clusters and foliage suspended from openwork trellis at top edge. Printed in purple and green on tan.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498123-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498123-2)

Vine with grape clusters and foliage suspended from openwork trellis at top edge. Printed in purple and green on tan.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498123-3)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498123-3)

Vine with grape clusters and foliage suspended from openwork trellis at top edge. Printed in purple and green on tan.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498131)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498131)

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498131-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498131-2)

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498133)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498133)

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498133-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498133-2)

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498135)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498135)

Embossed entablature in beige decorated with wavy lines containing quatrefoils, beneath which are curled thorny branches bearing roses and leaves.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498135-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498135-2)

Embossed entablature in beige decorated with wavy lines containing quatrefoils, beneath which are curled thorny branches bearing roses and leaves.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498135-3)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498135-3)

Embossed entablature in beige decorated with wavy lines containing quatrefoils, beneath which are curled thorny branches bearing roses and leaves.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498135-4)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498135-4)

Embossed entablature in beige decorated with wavy lines containing quatrefoils, beneath which are curled thorny branches bearing roses and leaves.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498137)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498137)

Border of alternating bold black outline of flowers colored in pink, with cut out bottom edge.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498137-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498137-2)

Border of alternating bold black outline of flowers colored in pink, with cut out bottom edge.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498141)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498141)

Floral swags and pendants, suspended from architectural molding. Set within swags are musical instruments. Printed in off-white.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498141-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498141-2)

Floral swags and pendants, suspended from architectural molding. Set within swags are musical instruments. Printed in off-white.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498161)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498161)

Large roses and buds growing on rustic trellis. Printed in tan and green.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498161-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498161-2)

Large roses and buds growing on rustic trellis. Printed in tan and green.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498163)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498163)

Cluster of pink roses on green leafy vines, suspended from tan architectural molding.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498163-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498163-2)

Cluster of pink roses on green leafy vines, suspended from tan architectural molding.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498163-3)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498163-3)

Cluster of pink roses on green leafy vines, suspended from tan architectural molding.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498165)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498165)

Large clusters of grapes, suspended from trellis and architectural molding. Off-white finish over-all.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498165-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498165-2)

Large clusters of grapes, suspended from trellis and architectural molding. Off-white finish over-all.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498165-3)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498165-3)

Large clusters of grapes, suspended from trellis and architectural molding. Off-white finish over-all.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498167)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498167)

Floral swags, suspended from trellis with bow knots; a) printed in shades of green over-all; b) printed in pink, green, lavender and off-white.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498167-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498167-2)

Floral swags, suspended from trellis with bow knots; a) printed in shades of green over-all; b) printed in pink, green, lavender and off-white.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498167-3)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498167-3)

Floral swags, suspended from trellis with bow knots; a) printed in shades of green over-all; b) printed in pink, green, lavender and off-white.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498167-4)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498167-4)

Floral swags, suspended from trellis with bow knots; a) printed in shades of green over-all; b) printed in pink, green, lavender and off-white.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498167-5)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498167-5)

Floral swags, suspended from trellis with bow knots; a) printed in shades of green over-all; b) printed in pink, green, lavender and off-white.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498169)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498169)

Floral swags and pendants suspended from architectural molding. Set within swags are musical instruments. Printed in shades of tan on off-white ground.

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498169-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1900 (CH 18498169-2)

Floral swags and pendants suspended from architectural molding. Set within swags are musical instruments. Printed in shades of tan on off-white ground.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498125)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498125)

Embossed entablature in tan with flowers and mandorla, beneath which is a wooden vine with curled branches bearing light brick-colored leaves.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498125-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498125-2)

Embossed entablature in tan with flowers and mandorla, beneath which is a wooden vine with curled branches bearing light brick-colored leaves.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498127)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498127)

Tulips and foliage, suspended from narrow band at top edge. Printed in green and tan.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498127-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498127-2)

Tulips and foliage, suspended from narrow band at top edge. Printed in green and tan.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498129)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498129)

Roses and buds on stem with foliage. Overlay narrow band at top. Light tan color.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498129-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498129-2)

Roses and buds on stem with foliage. Overlay narrow band at top. Light tan color.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498139)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498139)

Includes a variety of fruit, including grapes, cherries and plums. Fruit clusters alternate with art nouveau-style foliage scrolls.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498139-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498139-2)

Includes a variety of fruit, including grapes, cherries and plums. Fruit clusters alternate with art nouveau-style foliage scrolls.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498143)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498143)

Imitating plasterwork, a square acanthus boss alternating with an oval foliate medallion. Printed in white on green.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498145)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498145)

A variety of fruit, including grape clusters, on foliate vine. Printed in earth-tone colors against a black background.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498145-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498145-2)

A variety of fruit, including grape clusters, on foliate vine. Printed in earth-tone colors against a black background.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498147)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498147)

A narrow border with a variety of fruit, including grapes. These are set within a rustic, overlapping framework.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498147-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498147-2)

A narrow border with a variety of fruit, including grapes. These are set within a rustic, overlapping framework.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498171)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498171)

Foliate sprigs, together at the stem, branching out in opposite directions. Also contains square floral bosses; a) printed in purple and tan; b) blue and tan.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498171-2)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498171-2)

Foliate sprigs, together at the stem, branching out in opposite directions. Also contains square floral bosses; a) printed in purple and tan; b) blue and tan.

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498171-3)

Border (Germany), ca. 1905 (CH 18498171-3)

Foliate sprigs, together at the stem, branching out in opposite directions. Also contains square floral bosses; a) printed in purple and tan; b) blue and tan.

Border (possibly Germany), 1840 (CH 18424921)

Border (possibly Germany), 1840 (CH 18424921)

Pair of rectanglue cartouches, separated by scroll and strap work. Design outlined in bright red flocking, filled with light (arsenic) green on glossy gray ground. Printed three across.

Border (possibly Germany), 1840 (CH 18424921-2)

Border (possibly Germany), 1840 (CH 18424921-2)

Pair of rectanglue cartouches, separated by scroll and strap work. Design outlined in bright red flocking, filled with light (arsenic) green on glossy gray ground. Printed three across.

Imitation Leather (Germany), 1900–15 (CH 18668453)

Imitation Leather (Germany), 1900–15 (CH 18668453)

Embossed and varnished with geometric design.

Overdoor, Die Moritat (The Murderer's Deed), ca. 1840 (CH 18404691)

Overdoor, Die Moritat (The Murderer's Deed), ca. 1840 (CH 18404691)

A man in a white smock shows the story of a murder to a woman and a little girl. He points to a sheet of four pictures which is suspended from the top of a pole which stands on the ground. Persons are dressed i... More

Sidewall (Germany), 1820 (CH 18404689)

Sidewall (Germany), 1820 (CH 18404689)

Horizontal cluster of flowers and leaves is arranged in vertical columns, every other cluster being turned around. Horizontally the repeat is dropped so that the flower clusters interlock. Printed on an irise o... More

Sidewall (Germany), 1860–70 (CH 18404677)

Sidewall (Germany), 1860–70 (CH 18404677)

Framework of leafy branches enclosing vignettes in gold and green foil of trees and deer. The two vignettes are different and in diagonal relationship to one another. Printed on taupe ground. Stamped gold and green foil.

Sidewall (Germany), 1862–65 (CH 18404693)

Sidewall (Germany), 1862–65 (CH 18404693)

Drop-repeating gold quatrefoils centered with formalized gold foil flowers and leaves. The spaces between are embellished with foliate arabesques and flower medallions, all the elements being connected by beade... More

Sidewall (Germany), 1862–65 (CH 18404693-2)

Sidewall (Germany), 1862–65 (CH 18404693-2)

Drop-repeating gold quatrefoils centered with formalized gold foil flowers and leaves. The spaces between are embellished with foliate arabesques and flower medallions, all the elements being connected by beade... More

Sidewall (Germany), 1875–1900 (CH 18798329)

Sidewall (Germany), 1875–1900 (CH 18798329)

Damask-style diaper pattern created by vining foliage. Bouquet of flowers set within framework. Printed in green on green.

Sidewall (Germany), 1880 (CH 18392233)

Sidewall (Germany), 1880 (CH 18392233)

Simulates damask. Heavy foliate forms in bisymmetrical arrangement. Printed in red on darker red ground.

Sidewall (Germany), 1880 (CH 18392233-2)

Sidewall (Germany), 1880 (CH 18392233-2)

Simulates damask. Heavy foliate forms in bisymmetrical arrangement. Printed in red on darker red ground.

Sidewall (Germany), ca. 1860 (CH 18319401)

Sidewall (Germany), ca. 1860 (CH 18319401)

Vertical rectangle. Two large frames, suggesting the style of Berain, in white and brown overprinted in gold, on the vertical axis; smaller motifs repeating on the field, in gold and white. The frames enclose v... More

Sidewall, der Spitz (Lace), 1921–22 (CH 18634049)

Sidewall, der Spitz (Lace), 1921–22 (CH 18634049)

Lace-like design of flower and leaves in white on powder blue ground.

Sidewall, Lace, 1921–22 (CH 18634051)

Sidewall, Lace, 1921–22 (CH 18634051)

Lace-like design of flower and leaves in white on powder blue ground

Sidewall, Lace, 1921–22 (CH 18634053)

Sidewall, Lace, 1921–22 (CH 18634053)

Lace-like design of flower and leaves in white on powder blue ground.

Sampler (Germany), 1685 (CH 18564249)

Sampler (Germany), 1685 (CH 18564249)

Fifteen cross borders in geometric and floral patterns and below, in a panel, the initials "S A S" and date "1685" in a wreath, floral ornament, crowns and alphabet.

Sampler (Germany), 1685 (CH 18564249-2)

Sampler (Germany), 1685 (CH 18564249-2)

Fifteen cross borders in geometric and floral patterns and below, in a panel, the initials "S A S" and date "1685" in a wreath, floral ornament, crowns and alphabet.

Sampler (Germany), 1700 (CH 18564417)

Sampler (Germany), 1700 (CH 18564417)

Alphabet and numerals arranged as cross borders at top and bottom; central panel with initials, date and flowers arranged by compartments with geometric and floral design.

Sampler (Germany), 1701–02 (CH 18564359)

Sampler (Germany), 1701–02 (CH 18564359)

Sampler showing seven patterns for joining fabrics by "open seams." Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Germany), 1703 (CH 18616803)

Sampler (Germany), 1703 (CH 18616803)

Bamds of pattern and alphabets with angel crowning a monogram in the center.

Sampler (Germany), 1711 (CH 18616811)

Sampler (Germany), 1711 (CH 18616811)

Alphabets and isolated motifs including Bacchus on a barrel. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Germany), 1716 (CH 18616677)

Sampler (Germany), 1716 (CH 18616677)

Religious scenes: Adam and Eve, Abraham with Isaac, and Woman of Samaria at the well; domestic objects and floral patterns.

Sampler (Germany), 1716 (CH 18616677-2)

Sampler (Germany), 1716 (CH 18616677-2)

Religious scenes: Adam and Eve, Abraham with Isaac, and Woman of Samaria at the well; domestic objects and floral patterns.

Sampler (Germany), 1723 (CH 18319501)

Sampler (Germany), 1723 (CH 18319501)

Flowers, trees, animals, birds, a ship and a scene showing Adam and Eve. Arms of the city of Hamburg.

Sampler (Germany), 1730 (CH 18616725)

Sampler (Germany), 1730 (CH 18616725)

Parrot, church, lion, and rooster at top. Alphabet and pattern bands at bottom.

Sampler (Germany), 1737 (CH 18616721-2)

Sampler (Germany), 1737 (CH 18616721-2)

Several motifs from Sibmacher. Standing woman in center. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Germany), 1740 (CH 18564425-2)

Sampler (Germany), 1740 (CH 18564425-2)

Cross borders in floral and geometric patterns at the top and below; alphabets, numerals, and date in wreath; Pascal Lamb, Crucifixion with inscriptions, animals, birds and flowers.

Sampler (Germany), 1741 (CH 18319559)

Sampler (Germany), 1741 (CH 18319559)

Assortment of religious and secular motifs including Adam and Eve with the tree and the coat-of-arms of the city of Hamburg. Two alphabets and a set of numerals at the top. Initials and date in central cartouch... More

Sampler (Germany), 1743 (CH 18489555)

Sampler (Germany), 1743 (CH 18489555)

Lower part of a sampler with scattered motifs including Christ on a cross, a pear tree with birds, the Agnus Dei, a woman spinning, a man bringing flowers to a woman in a boat and crowned initials.

Sampler (Germany), 1743 (CH 18563927)

Sampler (Germany), 1743 (CH 18563927)

Geometrical cross borders, alphabets, numerals above a panel partly filled with detached motifs including flowers, animals, people and the initials "M.W." in a wreath.

Sampler (Germany), 1745 (CH 18319485)

Sampler (Germany), 1745 (CH 18319485)

Narrow border enclosing detached motifs showing wedding (?), castle, biblical scenes, figures representing Justice and Hope, birds, animals, plants.

Sampler (Germany), 1749 (CH 18563917-2)

Sampler (Germany), 1749 (CH 18563917-2)

Crucifixion, religious symbols, text, alphabet, numerals and motifs. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Germany), 1752 (CH 18616723)

Sampler (Germany), 1752 (CH 18616723)

Long narrow rectangle with geometric pattern bands at the top, followed by spot motifs and religious motifs including the crucifixion and the Lamb of God; near the bottom a large house with a path leading up to it.

Sampler (Germany), 1752 (CH 18616723-2)

Sampler (Germany), 1752 (CH 18616723-2)

Long narrow rectangle with geometric pattern bands at the top, followed by spot motifs and religious motifs including the crucifixion and the Lamb of God; near the bottom a large house with a path leading up to it.

Sampler (Germany), 1762 (CH 18616701)

Sampler (Germany), 1762 (CH 18616701)

Crowned initials and date framed with palm branches at the top; flowers and trees in pots, floral shapes at bottom.

Sampler (Germany), 1762 (CH 18616701-2)

Sampler (Germany), 1762 (CH 18616701-2)

Crowned initials and date framed with palm branches at the top; flowers and trees in pots, floral shapes at bottom.

Sampler (Germany), 1774 (CH 18319489)

Sampler (Germany), 1774 (CH 18319489)

Biblical scenes, castle with stork, animals, flowers, etc. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Germany), 1790 (CH 18319561)

Sampler (Germany), 1790 (CH 18319561)

Ornamental border enclosing alphabets and numerals and detached motifs including shepherd and shepherdess, woman with children, Adam and Eve, flowers, and a camel.

Sampler (Germany), 18th century (CH 18564247)

Sampler (Germany), 18th century (CH 18564247)

Sampler divided into horizontal bands showing birds, Crucifixion, animals, floral and geometric borders. In compartments on one side, alphabets, numerals and crowns.

Sampler (Germany), ca. 1780 (CH 18616649)

Sampler (Germany), ca. 1780 (CH 18616649)

Adam and Eve at upper left and other motifs from Sibmacher and others.

Sampler (possibly Germany), late 18th century (CH 18616583)

Sampler (possibly Germany), late 18th century (CH 18616583)

Large crown top center, deer in the middle, motifs at bottom.

Sampler (Southern Germany), 1747 (CH 18564229)

Sampler (Southern Germany), 1747 (CH 18564229)

Birds, Pascal lamb, St. Hulbert's stag, Adam and Eve, the Annunciation, the Crucifixion, alphabets and sets of numerals.

Sampler (Southern Germany), 1755 (CH 18564209)

Sampler (Southern Germany), 1755 (CH 18564209)

Three religious scenes (Flight into Egypt, Garden of Eden, Crucifixion) with scattered motifs.

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