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Discover the rich history held within these woven and stitched artifacts.
17th Century Dutch Lace Collar
A delicate collar, likely worn by nobility, showcasing intricate bobbin lace techniques. Features floral motifs and geometric patterns.
Era: c. 1650-1680
Material: Linen thread
Victorian Era Paisley Shawl
A vibrant, large wool shawl featuring the iconic teardrop-shaped "boteh" motif. Shows signs of wear consistent with frequent use.
Era: c. 1870-1890
Material: Merino wool
Ndebele Embroidered Blanket
A culturally significant blanket adorned with bold, geometric beadwork and embroidery. Traditionally used in ceremonies and daily life.
Era: c. 1920-1940
Material: Cotton, glass beads
Samurai Kimono Fragment (Edo Period)
A small, preserved section of a silk kimono, likely from a warrior's garment. Features a subtle dragon motif woven in gold thread.
Era: c. 1750-1800
Material: Silk, gold thread
Early American Quilt Patch
A single, sun-faded square from a utilitarian quilt. Demonstrates simple piecing and hand-quilting visible on the reverse.
Era: c. 1820-1840
Material: Cotton
Assyrian Relief Tapestry Snippet
A small, coarse fragment believed to be from a larger tapestry depicting a procession. Very fragile, with limited color retention.
Era: c. 800-600 BCE
Material: Wool
For information on ancient pottery techniques, please visit our clay-vessels-archive.