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Embroidery (Visual works)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to works characterized by a pattern or design executed in stitches using thread or fine wire. The designs are typically executed on textiles, but leather, paper, or another media may also be used; the designs may be intended to be framed, or to decorate apparel, bed linens, furniture coverings, pillows, altar cloths, ceremonial hangings, or other items.

Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:

Portion of Qing Dynasty embroidered sleeve band, between 1875 and 1899

 Item — Oversize 3
Identifier: MSS 8890 Item 36
Scope and Contents

Portion of Qing Dynasty embroidered sleeve band, late 19th century, central butterfly, floral motifs and pomegranate in satin stitch.

Dates: between 1875 and 1899
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8890, Frederick W. Crook and Elizabeth Fletcher Crook collection of Mandarin squares and Chinese embroidery

Qing Dynasty single sleeve band, between 1875 and 1899

 Item — Oversize 3
Identifier: MSS 8890 Item 16
Scope and Contents

Qing Dynasty single sleeve band, late 19th century China. Tan satin background featuring maidens in a garden done in satin stitch. Flowers, trees, fences, landscape, rock, etc. in the scene are done either satin or chain stitching.

Dates: between 1875 and 1899
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8890, Frederick W. Crook and Elizabeth Fletcher Crook collection of Mandarin squares and Chinese embroidery

Sea turtles and hibiscus Hawaiian quilt and pillow shams , 2018

 File — Oversize 8: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197239256941]
Identifier: FA 48 Series 1 File 2
Scope and Contents

Contains a blue handmade Hawaiian quilt with a pattern of sea turtles, monstera, plumeria, and hibiscus. Also includes two pillow shams with the same pattern. Quilt was created in the Philippines in the factory of Hawaiian Quilt Wholesale. Dated 2018.

Dates: 2018
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / FA 48, Collection of material folklore / Collection of folklore textiles

Silk trouser garter, between 1850 and 1899

 Item — Oversize 3
Identifier: MSS 8890 Item 4
Scope and Contents

Silk trouser garter with blue/green color ground, satin stitched embroidered trim

Dates: between 1850 and 1899
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8890, Frederick W. Crook and Elizabeth Fletcher Crook collection of Mandarin squares and Chinese embroidery

Single Qing Dynasty embroidered sleeve band, between 1825 and 1875

 Item — Oversize 3
Identifier: MSS 8890 Item 21
Scope and Contents

Pair of Qing Dynasty embroidered sleeve bands, blue satin background with Forbidden Stitch creating central red peony motifs. They are surrounded with butterflies, melon, and floral motifs in satin stitch.

Dates: between 1825 and 1875
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8890, Frederick W. Crook and Elizabeth Fletcher Crook collection of Mandarin squares and Chinese embroidery

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