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Twenty-three white celluloid binders containing one hundred and nine samples of printed silks. Four binders (v, bb, cc, ee) contain eleven samples of printed linens. Five binders (g, j, k, p, r) contain twenty-three samples of compound cloth. One binder (gg) contains six samples of double cloth. Binders printed in red: "Tissus Haute Couture Incorporated. Olré of Paris."

Sample Books (France), 1937
silk, linen, paper, celluloid.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-74-8-a/z

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 26 images of this object.

25 (17?) swatches in solid colors with designs in relief. Several [-m,-n,-p] have metal threads running through the ground.
a-i) woven with vertical ribs and looping calligraphic lines. a- dark brown; b- light brown; c- maroon; d- black; e- navy blue; f- white; g- purple; h- burnt orange; i- green
j,k,) woven with vertical ribs and diagonal cross hatching marks; j- brown; k- black
m,n,p) woven "dots" with gold metallic wefts; m- brown; n- periwinkle blue; p- teal
o,q,r) plain weave with warp floats and "dots"; o- navy blue; q- black; r- white

Swatches (USA), 1937
acetate.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-74-12-a/k,m/z

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 25 images of this object.

Textile
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1940-12-3-a/i

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 10 images of this object.

Twenty-three white celluloid binders containing one hundred and nine samples of printed silks. Four binders (v, bb, cc, ee) contain eleven samples of printed linens. Five binders (g, j, k, p, r) contain twenty-three samples of compound cloth. One binder (gg) contains six samples of double cloth. Binders printed in red: "Tissus Haute Couture Incorporated. Olré of Paris."

Sample Books (France), 1937
silk, linen, paper, celluloid.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-74-8-aa-hh

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 8 images of this object.

Eight samples (a-h) in black and white stripes and checks. Two samples (i, j) are polychrome plaids. One sample (k) is yellow, red and blue plaid.

Samples (USA), 1937
silk.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-74-9-b/d,g,h

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Three paper binders containing printed samples. Sample book "a" has eight printed flat crepes. Sample book "b" has eleven printed chiffons and one printed gauze. Sample book "c" has nine printed flat crepes. Green paper binders printed: Jolé Fabrics, Inc. 24 West 40th Street, New York, N.Y."

Sample Books (USA), 1937
silk, paper.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-74-5-a/c

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Round black collar with scalloped edges in a design of conventionalized flowers and foliage.

Collar (France), 19th century
linen.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1936-22-3

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Silk satin textile in turquoise blue, printed with birds and flowers in tans, gold, pink and red.

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Round collar of natural colored linen lace. Design of flowers, some with several layers and scrollong leaves.

Collar (Belgium), 19th century
horsehair, linen.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1936-22-7

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Repeating design of two alternating vase-shapes under canopies with foliate and floral arabesques and scrollwork. Lower long side of shaped outline; upper long side and two short sides are straight and finished with picots.

Flounce (France), 1720–30
linen.
1935-17-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Black ground with velvet polka dots in pink and white.

Swatch (France), 1937
silk warp and weft; rayon supplementary pile.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-74-16

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Black ground with printed lilac colored leaves, woven diagonal gold metallic stripes.

Swatch (USA), 1937
silk, viscose.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-74-14

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Navy blue ground, with white striped circles and navy flower buds.

Swatch (France)
silk warp and weft, rayon supplemental weft.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-74-13-a

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Brocaded sarong (kain songket) with a maroon silk warp and purple silk weft, brocaded with an all-over repeating leaf pattern in gold thread. Geometric borders brocaded in gold and a wide center band heavily brocaded in gold in the stylized "lawi ayam" or 'cockerel's tail feathers' motif.

Sarong (kain Songket) (Indonesia), early 19th century
silk, metallic threads.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-8-2

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Study chart for bobbin lace from the Cooper Union Museum. Three bobbin lace collars mounted on a board covered with green-gray silk.

Collar, Bobbin Lace 8
linen.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1936-22-8

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Handkerchief printed in anticipation of the Coronation of King Edward VIII of England. Central medallion, framed with laurel wreath and four crowns, with a portrait of the monarch. In each corner four flags with the words "Coronation 1937". White ground printed in brilliant polychrome.

Handkerchief (England), 1936
silk.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-27-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Horizontal rectangle. Landscape. House of spiral design atop branching columnar rock rising out of water. Trees, waterfall and bridges also on rock. At left, an arch. At right, a volcano and aqueduct. Light olive mat, white frame rubbed with sienna.

Drawing, Fantasy, 1933
pen and ink wash on paper.
Gift of Edith Wetmore on the Fortieth Anniversary of the Museum.
1937-61-2

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Perspective view toward incurving side of piano. Seven slender legs, round and slightly tapering, joined by incurving stretchers: lyre-shaped support for pedals. Sides of case panelled.

Drawing, Design for a Marquetry Piano Case, November 1916
graphite and watercolor on card stock.
1939-79-7

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design of serpentine branches and perching peacocks in black on a reddish ground.

Textile, 1800–1850
cotton.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1936-30-2

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Large square of dark blue silk crepe with a summary of the Constitution of the United States reserved in white.

Square, 1936–1937
silk.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-8-5

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Upholstery fabrics of pale orchid. Ground of moire with vertical satin stripes. Over the moire areas small floral groups and wreaths in satin. Triangular in shape.

Textile, 19th century
silk.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-8-4

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Border
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-8-3-a,b

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Handerchief printed in commemoration of the coronation of King George VI. Crown and crossed sceptres in center. Border design of coronation procession. White ground.

Square, 1937
printed silk.
1937-39-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Black cast iron radiator (b) in the form of a podium surmounted by an arch forming a niche for a standing draped figure (a) of a woman- the goddess Hebe- holding a Greek drinking goblet in either hand (d,e). A composite entablature is surmounted by a Doric cornice crowned by a semi-circular tympanum. The podium base is decorated with bas-reliefs of columns alternating with Greek vases surrounded by drapery at the lower level and repeated scene of a griffin and man pouring liquid into a bowl in the upper level. The arch itself is decorated with bas-reliefs of rosettes and scrolls on two supporting pilasters with fluted capitals. The tympanum has a bas-relief of an eagle clutching a staff from which springs ribbons bearing "Stratton" and Seymour". Stars decorate tympanum, following the semi-circular curve. Radiator stands on four detachable scrolled legs (f/i). The fender (c) is comprised of grille work formed by scrolls, acanthus leaves and rosettes. Flat circular flue key (j) with stylized foliate handle fits on pipe behind tympanum.

Radiator (USA), mid-19th century
cast iron.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1918-43-1-a/j

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Flowering band above border of ovals separated by leaf ornament.

Fragment, 19th century
medium:.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1940-43-2

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Horizontal rectangle. Standing male, civilian costume with swoard. Amrs up-raised, palms outward, in one hand a three-cornered hat. At right, three cedar trees in blue and green cast brown and blue-gray shadows.

Tile (possibly Spain), late 18th century
lead glazed earthenware.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1936-43-5

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Horizontal rectangle. Standing figure of peasant woman, head three-quarter to the left. Wears blue bodice, white scarf, white apron and full skirt, yellow shaded with brown. Palm tree at right.

Tile (possibly Spain), late 18th century
lead glazed earthenware.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1936-43-4

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Square tile, centered with bust of woman in cusped medallion. Subject, head one quarter to right, holds flower to nose, wears gown with imbricated patter. Colors: flesh, green, blue, and olive brown.

Tile (Iran), 16th–17th century
tin-enamelled earthenware.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1938-15-1-a/b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Seventy-six samples of printed crepe in a white celluloid binder. Gold printing on binder: "Rémond Holland. Paris–Lyon. New York."

Sample Book (France), 1937
silk, paper.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-74-7

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Seventy-three samples of printed silk crepes and chiffons from Spring and Summer 1937 in blue cloth-covered binder. Binder printed: "Moss-Still, Inc. 501 Madison Avenue New York."

Sample Book (France), 1937
silk, paper.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-74-6

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Fifty-seven samples of printed silk chiffons and sheers from the 1937 Spring and Summer collection in a silver paper binder. Binder printed: "Maxine Finsilver – Koslin Fabrics, Co., Inc. 417 Fifth Avenue, New York City."

Sample Book (USA), 1937
silk, paper.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-74-4

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Sixty-nine samples of printed silks pasted to white cards with typed numbers. Cards tied together at top with pink woven tape. Cover is stamped: "Coudurier, Fructus & Devigne, Inc. 485 Fifth Avenue, New York."

Samples (USA), 1937
silk.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-74-2

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Sixty-three samples of printed silks, satins, and cottons stapled to white paper with numbers in ink and stapled into a tan paper cover. Cover is labeled: "Chatillon Mouly Roussel, Inc. 385 Fifth Avenue, New York."

Sample Book (USA), 1937
silk, cotton.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1937-74-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Fragment (Belgium)

Fragment (Belgium)
cotton.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1936-22-4

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Fragment of flounce made into a collar. Design of oval medallions enclosing S-shaped scrolls.

Collar, 19th century
linen.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1936-22-5

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.