19th-20th century
H. 50.2 x W. 31.1 cm (19 3/4 x 12 1/4 in.)
Book of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapaneseSilk with brocaded cloth of silver
18th centuryItalian?Blue silk with couched gold-wrapped threads and multicolored knotting
19th centuryChineseDark blue ground with medallion elements in 'kesi' silk tapestry weave
18th-19th centuryChineseFiber
JapaneseTextile fibers
20th centuryGermanSilk, metallic yarns (filé. lamé and frisé) and sequins
18th-19th centuryItalianSilk with metallic yarns filé and lamé, pearls and jewels
18th centuryGreekResist-dyed gray silk crepe (chirimen) with "twilight dying" (akebono-zome) designs utilizing paste-resist (yuzenzome) and hand-painted techniques; selected motifs embroidered with polychrome silk and gold threads
19th centuryJapaneseLinen and wool, tapestry woven
Egyptian