18th C Embroidered Garters, Jerusalem Style

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1800: item #715261
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A pair of 18th century embroidered garters, similar in style to the Jerusalem garters worn by 17th century pilgrims. Linen tape embroidered with colored silk thread, with crocheted ends and knotted fringes. The shorter garter measures 18 inches and features the motto “memento vivere”, or “remember that you will live.” The longer garter, measuring 23 inches, reads “nul bien sans peine”, or “no success without trouble”, or in current parlance, “no pain without gain!” Excellent condition.

American Embroidered Wedding Garters,1702

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1800: item #715254
TCU

A pair of beautiful early wedding garters with great American provenance. The white silk garters are embroidered in bright chenille flowers, with the motto “la vertu” (virtue) on one, and “m’attache” (is attached to me, tied to me, etc.) on the other. The garters belonged to Elizabeth Martin and date from 1702, when Elizabeth married her neighbor, Richard Dallam. The Dallams were a prominent Calvert County, Maryland, family and they had even more prominent grandchildren: William Paca, the thi... Click for details

17th c. Needlework of Parrot on Woven Silk

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles Pre 1700: item #714679
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A 17thth century needlework, probably continental, with gold silk and wool threads on what appears to be woven silk depicting a parrot in green, teal, blue, and reds, surroun-ed by flowering branches and three larger flowers at the base, two being tulips. 11 ½” h. x 9” w. (sight), 14 ¾ x 12 3/8” (frame).

Antique French Lace Curtains

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1920: item #714502

Beautiful pair of French lace curtain panels. Wonderful French design. Very long panels. Could also be used as a drape for a valance, to decorate at table, etc.

Lace Curtains, French, Antique

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1920: item #713758

Beautiful French antique lace curtains. Petite brass rings are sewn to the top for hanging. Botanical or a floral rose decor. Though only one panel is shown, there are two matching panels and the price is for the pair.

Antique Embroidered Silk Kesi Panel w Figures

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles Pre 1700: item #713566

This silk panel with embroidered figures of Six Chinese Immortals measures 12 x 29 inches (including the carved and gilded frame it sits in under glass).

It dates from the late Ming through early Ching Dynasty.

It is in good condition with a few small areas... Click for details

Tortoise Shell W~Goat Skin Pierced Work Hand Fan

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1920: item #713523
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This is an Edwardian hand fan. The stick pieces are tortoise shell and the pieces that are attached to the tortoise shell we believe are goat skin. There is pierced work on them along with gold gilt and black accents. There is some sort of egyptian design in the center of them. This is a great hand fan. GORGEOUS! It measures when closed 9.25 inches by 3 inches. When opened it measures 14 inches wide. It has minor wear. Please view all the photos.

Chinese Rain Coat and Hat

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1920: item #711361
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Chinese rain coat and hat. The Coat measures 36w x 26" h, the hat 16" diameter x 4". RL*

Stars and Stripes Patriotic Quilt: Signed & Dated 1891

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #710861

Patriotic Stars and Stripes quilt that is extraordinary in every way. Eye dazzling design; signed "W.A. Brant" and dated 1891 - both in quilting stitches. There was a patriotic movement at this time as veterans of the Civil War were celebrating its 25th anniversary. Machine quilted and hand appliqued. Equally striking design whether seen vertically or horizontally. Measures 70" x 80"; Maryland origin.

Delectable Mountains Quilt: Circa 1880; Pennsylvania

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Quilts Pre 1900: item #710617

Striking variation of a Delectable Mountains quilt with a terrific positive/negative effect. The Squared off edge of each block makes the actual pattern a cross between Delectable Mountaains and Double T. Professionally laundered; excellent condition. Measures 64" x 72". Pennsylvannia origin; circa 1880.