Marguerite Zorach (American, 1887–1968)
2020.261CCCC0
Peru, South Coast, Paracas, Late Period, c. 300-100 BC
1940.528CCCC0
Egypt, Umayyad period (661–750)
1972.46CCCC0
Turkey, Constantinople/Istanbul, Ottoman period (1299–1922)
2014.13CCCC0
England, Period of Charles I (1625-1649), 17th century
1919.585CCCC0
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1918.551.dCCCC0
France, back: late 17th century; seat: 18th century
1944.112CCCC0
America, Native North American, Southwest, Pueblo (Hopi or Rio Grande), Post-Contact, Early Period
1928.232CCCC0
Cyprus ?, 18th century
1933.311CCCC0
America, Native North American, Southwest, Pueblo (Jemez?), Post-Contact, Early Period
1937.713©
America, Native North American, Southwest, Pueblo, Post-Contact, Late Classic Period
1921.554CCCC0
America, Native North American, Southwest, Pueblo (Jemez?), Post-Contact, Early Period
1937.769©
America, Native North American, Southwest, Pueblo (Jemez?), Post-Contact, Modern Period
1937.905©
| Title, Date | Artist / Culture | Accession number | Medium | Dimensions | Credit line | Rights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marguerite Zorach (American, 1887–1968) | 2020.261 | plain weave silk; wool embroidery | object: 86.4 x 72.4 cm (34 x 28 1/2 in.); Framed: 91.4 x 77.8 cm (36 x 30 5/8 in.) | Edwin R. and Harriet Pelton Perkins Memorial Fund | CCCC0 | |
| Peru, South Coast, Paracas, Late Period, c. 300-100 BC | 1940.528 | embroidery on plain wool ground | Average: 100.3 x 139.1 cm (39 1/2 x 54 3/4 in.) | The Norweb Collection | CCCC0 | |
 | India, Kashmir and probably Avadh | 1917.36 | wool: embroidery | neck edge to hem: 120.7 cm (47 1/2 in.); Cuff to cuff: 175.3 cm (69 in.) | Gift of Mrs. James J. Tracy | CCCC0 | |
 | India, Kashmir | 1926.239 | Wool: embroidery (large-pieced areas) | Overall: 182.9 x 177.8 cm (72 x 70 in.) | Gift of the Burridge Family | CCCC0 | |
 | Peru, South Coast, Paracas | 1940.515 | embroidery on wool ground | Average: 137.2 x 195.6 cm (54 x 77 in.) | The Norweb Collection | CCCC0 | |
 | Austria, Vienna | 1931.10 | felted wool, embroidered and stuffed | Overall: 27 x 19.7 x 6.7 cm (10 5/8 x 7 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.) | Educational Purchase Fund | © | |
 | Iran, Rasht, Qajar period (1779-1925) | 1916.1297 | Wool: inlaid work; silk: embroidery, chain stitch | Overall: 194.9 x 132.7 cm (76 3/4 x 52 1/4 in.) | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade | CCCC0 | |
| Egypt, Umayyad period (661–750) | 1972.46 | weft-faced plain weave with slit-and dovetailed-tapestry weave, supplementary weft wrapping, embroidery; undyed linen, dyed wool | Overall: 205 x 170.2 cm (80 11/16 x 67 in.) | The A. W. Ellenberger, Sr., Endowment Fund | CCCC0 | |
 | Russia, Nizhny-Novgorod province, 18th-19th century | 1931.132 | plain weave linen (est.) with polychrome wool (est.) and metal thread chain stitch embroidery; applied silk (est.) ribbon and metal thread trim | Overall: 38 x 43 cm (14 15/16 x 16 15/16 in.) | Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund | CCCC0 | |
 | Austria, Vienna | 1931.12 | felted wool, embroidered and stuffed; metal wire | Overall: 25.4 x 22.9 x 5.1 cm (10 x 9 x 2 in.) | Educational Purchase Fund | © | |
 | America, late 18th Century | 1954.778 | embroidery: wool on wool | Average: 235.6 x 207.6 cm (92 3/4 x 81 3/4 in.) | Gift of Gardner Abbott, Jr., Luther Allen Abbott, Willard Abbott and Julian Bingham Abbott | CCCC0 | |
| Turkey, Constantinople/Istanbul, Ottoman period (1299–1922) | 2014.13 | twill weave: wool; embroidery, chain stitch: silk, gilt- and silver-metal thread | Overall: 183 x 119.4 cm (72 1/16 x 47 in.) | Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund | CCCC0 | |
France, 18th century | 2006.2 | Silk, wool: needlework, tent and cross-stitch embroidery on canvas | Overall: 82.5 cm (32 1/2 in.) | Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund | CCCC0 | ||
Iran, Rasht, Qajar period (1779-1925) | 2014.388 | Interior: wool: plain weave, inlaid work; silk: embroidery, chain stitch; tape, leather; Exterior: cotton, wool: plain weave; rope, iron ring | Overall: 360 x 400 x 400.1 cm (141 3/4 x 157 1/2 x 157 1/2 in.) | Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund | CCCC0 | ||
 | Evelyn Svec Ward (American, 1921–1989) | 1967.201 | embroidery and appliqué: cotton, cotton chenille, synthetic threads, istle and sisal twine, istle netting, onion bag fragments, wool cloth and burlap on wool ground | Overall: 81.3 x 94 cm (32 x 37 in.) | Wishing Well Fund | © | |
Arctic, Aleut, late 19th-early 20th century | 1917.430 | wool embroidery | Overall: 13.5 x 10.5 cm (5 5/16 x 4 1/8 in.) | Presented by William Albert Price in memory of Mrs. William Albert Price | CCCC0 | ||
 | Peru, South Coast, Paracas | 1962.240 | wool embroidery on wool tabby ground | Overall: 18.5 x 20.4 cm (7 5/16 x 8 1/16 in.) | Bequest of Jane Taft Ingalls | CCCC0 | |
 | India, Kashmir | 1940.600 | Silk and silver filé, wool: chain stitch embroidery | Overall including fringe: 212.1 x 212.1 cm (83 1/2 x 83 1/2 in.) | Bequest of James Parmelee | CCCC0 | |
 | Mariska Karasz (American, 1898–1960) | 1954.287 | embroidery: mohair, horsehair, wool, linen, and cotton on a natural ground | Average: 170.8 x 39.1 cm (67 1/4 x 15 3/8 in.) | Gift of The Textile Arts Club | © | |
 | Russia, Nizhny-Novgorod province, early 19th century | 1931.133 | Linen: plain weave ground; wool; metal thread: embroidery, chain stitch; silk: ribbon | Overall: 37 x 43 cm (14 9/16 x 16 15/16 in.) | Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund | CCCC0 | |
 | Italy, Terra di Lavoro, 18th century | 1926.56 | embroidery; wool on linen | Overall: 294.6 x 99.1 cm (116 x 39 in.) | Gift from J. H. Wade | CCCC0 | |
England, Period of Charles I (1625-1649), 17th century | 1919.585 | petit-point embroidery; wool and silk | Overall: 43.7 x 164.4 cm (17 3/16 x 64 3/4 in.) | Gift of J. H. Wade | CCCC0 | ||
 | Italy, Terra di Lavoro, 18th century | 1926.55 | embroidery; wool on linen | Overall: 317.2 x 99.1 cm (124 7/8 x 39 in.) | Gift from J. H. Wade | CCCC0 | |
 | Egypt, early Islamic period, 8th-9th century | 1929.949 | wool embroidery on wool tabby ground | Overall: 4.8 x 26.9 cm (1 7/8 x 10 9/16 in.) | Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund | CCCC0 | |
France, late 17th century | 1990.24 | petit point embroidery; silk and wool | Overall: 344.2 x 89.7 cm (135 1/2 x 35 5/16 in.) | Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund | CCCC0 | ||
 | Peru, South Coast, Nasca | 1948.481 | embroidery of polychrome wools on cotton foundation | Overall: 5.7 x 8.3 cm (2 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.) | Gift of John Wise | CCCC0 | |
 | India, Kashmir, late 19th century | 1917.40 | twill tapestry and embroidery; large pieced areas: wool | Overall: 189.9 x 189.9 cm (74 3/4 x 74 3/4 in.) | Gift of Mrs. James J. Tracy | CCCC0 | |
 | Dorothy Ruddick (American, 1925–2010) | 1992.364 | embroidery: cotton, linen, silk and wool on linen | Overall: 33 x 35.6 x 4.5 cm (13 x 14 x 1 3/4 in.) | Gift of Mildred Constantine | © | |
 | India, 18th-19th century | 1925.495 | embroidery on wool ground | Overall: 189.9 x 111.8 cm (74 3/4 x 44 in.) | Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund | CCCC0 | |
 | America, 19th century | 1926.237 | embroidery: wool and silk | Average: 28 x 34.3 cm (11 x 13 1/2 in.) | Gift of E. F. Brown | CCCC0 | |
 | Turkey | 1916.1246 | Wool: silk and metal threads embroidery; cotton backing | Average: 124.5 x 93 cm (49 x 36 5/8 in.) | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade | CCCC0 | |
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) | 1918.551.d | red pile weave, wool or silk, embroidered with silk (polychromatic); red silk, gauze weave; white silk, gauze weave; green silk fringe; metal ring embellishments | Overall: 73 x 69.2 cm (28 3/4 x 27 1/4 in.) | General Income Fund | CCCC0 | ||
 | England, 19th century | 1943.102 | embroidery; wool on woolen canvas | Overall: 6.7 x 6.4 cm (2 5/8 x 2 1/2 in.) | Gift of George W. Bierce | CCCC0 | |
 | Queen Mary (British, 1867–1953) | 1949.163 | embroidery; wool on cotton | Overall: 58.5 x 58.5 cm (23 1/16 x 23 1/16 in.) | Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness in memory of Mrs. Stephen V. Harkness | © | |
 | Queen Mary (British, 1867–1953) | 1949.162 | embroidery; wool on cotton | Overall: 45.8 x 40.7 cm (18 1/16 x 16 in.) | Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness in memory of Mrs. Stephen V. Harkness | © | |
 | Turkey, 19th century | 1920.742 | embroidery; silk on wool | Overall: 142.3 x 236.3 cm (56 x 93 1/16 in.) | Gift of Dr. Guthrie McConnell and Christie McConnell in memory of their mother | CCCC0 | |
 | America, early 19th century | 1938.400 | hand weave and embroidery: wool | Average: 236.2 x 188 cm (93 x 74 in.) | Gift of Selma V. Sullivan | CCCC0 | |
 | England, early 19th century | 1942.507 | embroidery on wool ground | Overall: 54 x 33.4 cm (21 1/4 x 13 1/8 in.) | The Mary Pack McNairy Collection | CCCC0 | |
 | Spain, 19th century | 1938.256 | embroidery; wool on linen, wool fringe | Overall: 81.3 x 172.7 cm (32 x 68 in.) | Gift of George W. Bierce | CCCC0 | |
 | England, early 19th century | 1924.1035 | embroidery on wool ground | Overall: 32.4 x 34.3 cm (12 3/4 x 13 1/2 in.) | Gift of Alexander Barta | CCCC0 | |
 | Netherlands, mid 18th century | 1942.514 | embroidery; silk on wool | Overall: 48.9 x 47 cm (19 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.) | The Mary Pack McNairy Collection, Gift of Gladys McNairy White and Elisabeth McNairy Monroe in memory of their mother | CCCC0 | |
| France, back: late 17th century; seat: 18th century | 1944.112 | petit-point embroidery; wool and silk | Back: 61 x 55.9 cm (24 x 22 in.); Seat: 71.1 x 71.1 cm (28 x 28 in.) | The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Collection | CCCC0 | |
 | Germany, 19th century | 1984.1129 | embroidery; wool on woolen canvas | Overall: 83.2 x 71.1 cm (32 3/4 x 28 in.) | Gift of Mrs. Lawrence E. Connelly | CCCC0 | |
 | Spain, 18th century | 1930.334 | embroidery; wool and silk thread | Average: 44.5 x 75 cm (17 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.) | Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund | CCCC0 | |
 | India, Kashmir, late 19th century | 1956.329 | embroidery, large pieced areas: wool | Overall: 179.7 x 193 cm (70 3/4 x 76 in.) | Gift of Mrs. Charles J. Powell | CCCC0 | |
 | America, 18th century | 1920.1293 | wool embroidery on canvas, tent stitch, petit point | Overall: 52.1 x 56.5 cm (20 1/2 x 22 1/4 in.) | Gift of Mary Barlow | CCCC0 | |
 | England, early 19th century | 1942.504 | embroidery; silk and wool on linen | Overall: 43.2 x 28 cm (17 x 11 in.) | The Mary Pack McNairy Collection | CCCC0 | |
 | England, 18th century | 1942.512 | embroidery; silk and wool on linen | Overall: 33 x 20.4 cm (13 x 8 1/16 in.) | The Mary Pack McNairy Collection | CCCC0 | |
 | England, 18th century | 1929.572 | silk embroidery on wool, cross stitch | Overall: 45.7 x 33 cm (18 x 13 in.) | Educational Purchase Fund | CCCC0 | |
 | Czechoslovakia, late 19th century | 1943.96 | embroidery; coarse linen ground, wool cross stitch | Overall: 33 x 29.6 cm (13 x 11 5/8 in.) | Gift of George W. Bierce | CCCC0 | |
 | Czechoslovakia, late 19th century | 1943.114 | embroidery; coarse linen ground, wool cross stitch | Overall: 28.6 x 25.4 cm (11 1/4 x 10 in.) | Gift of George W. Bierce | CCCC0 | |
 | India, Kashmir, Late 19th century | 1961.120 | black wool with embroidery, green silk lining | Overall: 99.7 x 163.8 cm (39 1/4 x 64 1/2 in.) | Gift of Mrs. Ruth Field Ruggles | CCCC0 | |
 | Turkey, 18th-19th century | 1916.1243 | embroidery: silk and metallic thread on wool ground | Average: 93.1 x 79.4 cm (36 5/8 x 31 1/4 in.) | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade | CCCC0 | |
| America, Native North American, Southwest, Pueblo (Hopi or Rio Grande), Post-Contact, Early Period | 1928.232 | warp face plain weave handspun cotton with embroidery: wool (handspun) | Overall: 56 x 123 cm (22 1/16 x 48 7/16 in.) | Educational Purchase Fund | CCCC0 | |
 | Peru, South Coast, Nasca | 1948.478 | embroidery in polychrome wools on cotton foundation | Average: 6.4 x 6.4 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.) | Gift of John Wise | CCCC0 | |
 | Yugoslavia, Kosovo, 18th-19th century | 1926.224 | embroidery: wool, silver thread and sequins on plain weave linen | Average: 47.7 x 50.9 cm (18 3/4 x 20 1/16 in.) | Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund | CCCC0 | |
| Cyprus ?, 18th century | 1933.311 | Plain weave wool with needle lace, burato insertion (twined ground and darned in two directions), filet/lacis border and edging (knotted ground and darned in one direction), drawn work, and embroidery; bleached linen (est.), wool (est.), and cotton (est.) | Overall: 72.6 x 233.6 cm (28 9/16 x 91 15/16 in.) | Bequest of Louise Tifft Brown | CCCC0 | |
 | China, Late 19th century | 1956.78 | embroidered silk, wool | Overall: 96 x 78 cm (37 13/16 x 30 11/16 in.) | The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund | CCCC0 | |
Yugoslavia, Serbia, 20th century | 1946.147 | embroidered wool, gold thread, sequins, knitting | Overall: 33 x 15.9 cm (13 x 6 1/4 in.) | Gift of Dr. Rosalie Slaughter Morton | CCCC0 | ||
| America, Native North American, Southwest, Pueblo (Jemez?), Post-Contact, Early Period | 1937.713 | commercial plain weave cotton sack cloth with wool embroidery: wool (Germantown) | Overall: 66 x 152.4 cm (26 x 60 in.) | Gift of Amelia Elizabeth White | © | |
| America, Native North American, Southwest, Pueblo, Post-Contact, Late Classic Period | 1921.554 | plain weave with embroidery: cotton and wool (handspun, Gernamtown, and bayeta) | Overall: 124 x 165 cm (48 13/16 x 64 15/16 in.) | Gift of J. H. Wade | CCCC0 | |
| America, Native North American, Southwest, Pueblo (Jemez?), Post-Contact, Early Period | 1937.769 | commercial plain weave cotton sack cloth with embroidery: wool (Germantown) | Overall: 81 x 142.2 cm (31 7/8 x 56 in.) | Gift of Amelia Elizabeth White | © | |
 | India, Kashmir, 19th century | 2008.219 | 2/2 twill tapestry weave, double interlocked; embroidery; wool | Overall: 312.4 x 131.5 cm (123 x 51 3/4 in.) | Gift of Arlene C. Cooper | CCCC0 | |
| America, Native North American, Southwest, Pueblo (Jemez?), Post-Contact, Modern Period | 1937.905 | weft face plain weave cotton (handwoven) wtih embroidery: wool (Germantown) | Overall: 74 x 162 cm (29 1/8 x 63 3/4 in.) | Gift of Amelia Elizabeth White | © |