Editorial"New Dress, in the Roman Style, introduced at the Opera by a foreign Lady of distinction". The hair dressed, without power, into a variety of natural curls; two bands of gold in the hair. Body and petticoat of puce-coloured satin; the body richly embro...
Editorial"New Dress, in the Roman Style, introduced at the Opera by a foreign Lady of distinction". The hair dressed, without power, into a variety of natural curls; two bands of gold in the hair. Body and petticoat of puce-coloured satin; the body richly embro...
EditorialSampler, Mary Finkel, English. n.d., Medium: silk and linen embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in counted satin and double running stitches, needle lace fillings in cutwork areas, on plain weave foundation Label: Silk and linen embro...
EditorialTowel, Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross, back, double running, four sided, and deflected element work on plain weave foundation; end with knotted fringe sewn to towel, Bands of withdrawn element work and embro...
EditorialPin cushion, Medium: silk, glass beads Technique: chenille and bead embroidery on satin, Pin cushion in the shape of a triangle and made to hang. Embroidery shows a design of a vase and flowers with a worn inscription., France, late 18th century, embro...
EditorialSampler, Medium: silk embroidery, linen foundation Technique: cross, surface, double running, rococo and satin stitches on plain weave, Cross borders showing floral ornament, boxers and animals. Boxer's head is unfinished., England, 17th century, embro...
EditorialBand, Medium: linen, silk, wool, steel Technique: embroidered, White linen with embroidery of fruit with a flower spray on either side. Edged with rickrack braid. Two steel hooks and eyes with a chain of wool between eyes., Balkans, 19th century, embro...
EditorialFragment, Medium: wool Technique: embroidered in stem stitch on plain weave foundation, Standing human figure wearing an elaborate mask and headdress with serpents. Figure holds a trophy head in one hand and a staff in the other. Brightly colored embro...
Editorial"New Dress, in the Roman Style, introduced at the Opera by a foreign Lady of distinction". The hair dressed, without power, into a variety of natural curls; two bands of gold in the hair. Body and petticoat of puce-coloured satin; the body richly embro...