Signed, Wm. S. Morgan, Somerset Co, 1872, this woven wool coverlet was made in Somerset County in Jenner Township, Pennsylvania. In 1870, the factory employed ten workers and produced a variety of woolen goods, including blankets and coverlets. Condition is good, but does have some damage, please study photos. Measures 66" x 72".
This is a precious indigo-dyed striped hemp child kimono Edo period (1800-1867). It is a natural material. It's very charming. No stains or damage. I recommend it for your collection. Size::Length 50cm(19.7inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: (26inch)
Early 1800's petit point embroidery of a young girl holding a bird. Protected under glass in an oval frame it is in remarkably good condition with the colors still being vibrant. Measures in frame 10.75" high x 8.5" across.
This is a Japanese antique Boro shibori and katazome hanjyuban jacket textile Edo period (1800-1867).
The sleeve part natural Indigo dye cotton katazome.
The body and back are silk safflower dyed shibori(Tie-dyeing) .
The collar and lining are cotton. The fabric on the collar is a very nice Edo period cotton.
Recommended for your wonderful antique collection.
Size::length::72cm(28.3ich) / Width:: 122cm (48inch)
A girl's or woman's silk cap embroidered with flowers, highlighted with polychrome sequins. Edged with gold lace, linen lining and silk ribbon loop. Condition: traces of age, patina. Dimension cap closed: c. 23.2 cm high x 14.3 cm wide.
An antique traditional women's folk costume headdress from Bavaria. Made of black silk and embellished with velvet and jet beads. The top of the bonnet decorated with glass beads, sequins, silk and metal threads, and eight attached damask silk ribbons. Checkered cotton lining. Condition: traces of usage and wear, few missing beads and ribbons with few tiny tears and holes, little dusty. Dimension approx.: bonnet c. 14.5 x 16 x 9 cm, length of ribbons: up to c. 79 cm.
The design of this sitting mat from the oasis of Khotan in East Turkestan is closely related to a larger rug published by Schürmann, which shows the same motif in a design of two compartments. – Many rewoven sections in the pile, restored ends, new overcasting along the sides.
Origin:
Central Asia, East Turkestan
Dimensions:
92 x 87 cm
A Khotan Coffered Gul Carpet - Late Eighteenth Century, N.W. China
Size 6'3". x 3'3"
Japanese embroidery circa 1900 showing an eagle
Above 3 USA flags with stars and stripes. Beneath is a banner with
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Made as a souvenir for US fleets passing through Yokohama. Excellent condition, mounted in gold coloured card. Currently in original wood and glass
Frame for local collection, will be unframed for shipping.
Needlework sampler, 22 1/2" by 17" (26" by 20" framed), the design incorporating the alphabet, floral motifs, a heart, four paired figures and a house. Condition is excellent, the colors not faded. This would date to circa 1970's; a so-called "Paragon" kit available at the time. Nice decorative piece for the Americana or folk art setting.
A beautiful early 17th century silk floss textile embroidered with a variety of flowers in a panoply of colors. The central section has larger and more elaborate examples, while the borders have smaller meandering flora. Most probably of Italian origin.
The condition is quite fine, and the dimensions are 67" by 16". This wonderful piece has been part of my collection for 25 years and has not been previously shown or offered.
An exceptional and rare Italian cut and voided velvet panel, probably Genovese, done in a dark green on a beige foundation. The motif features mythological animals and urns, all surrounded by foliate scrolls.
The condition is quite fine, even for a textile 250 years younger. The length is 64 1/2", with a width of 10 1/2".
A superb piece for display or use as an accent, and should appeal to collectors and decorators.
An antique traditional women's folk costume headdress from Bavaria called "Priener Hut". The outside covered with black velvet, both sides with a pair tassels worked in gold wires, frippery and glass beads. The underside of the hat brim with splendid goldwork in gold and silver wires decorated with glass beads. The sides with the long, often missing, embroidered velvet and silk ribbons. Green silk lining and maker's label "Therese Allinger - Hutgeschäft - Obing"...
A beautiful handmade tablecloth and napkins set of Italian needle lace of Pointe de Venice type, with the characteristic scrolling floral patterns with additional floral motifs worked in relief (embroidered).
The condition is excellent, with no tears or other flaws of anything but minor note. The tablecloth is 106" by 70" and the 12 napkins are 21" by 21".
A wonderful exemplar of an Italian voided velvet textile, done in a deep red. Similar examples are shown in "European Textiles in the Keir Collection 400BC to 1800AD".
The overall condition is excellent, and the sight size is 21 3/4" by 8 1/2".
Provenance: The Spinx Collection
Three portions of an antique linen dress, elaborately embroidered and embellished with crochet work in wool. Two arm sleeves, one undone and the chest area. Condition: partially little discolored, old mend, traces of usage. Provenance: old Swiss collection. Dimensions approx.: breast: 26.5 x 37.5 (folded), sleeve open: 38.5 x 40 cm, sleeve folded: 36.5 x 22.5 cm
A fine multicolored velvet ikat from Uzbekistan, carefully mounted on acid free fabric. The condition is quite fine with one very small area with some thread separation, and the sight size is 20 1/2" by 15 1/2".
NOTE: This sample can be shipped on the board, or removed with its backing and shipped rolled up.
A fine cotton exemplar textile fragment from Perugia, Italy, dating back to the 16th century. Foliage and mythological figures, distinctive themes used in Perugia, cover the piece which has been carefully mounted on a cotton covered board.
Overall condition is very fine, with some minor and easily cleaned surface dirt. The size is 21" by 9".