brocade
ca. 1915-1920
brocaded ribbon bodice of blue silk grosgrain, 3 tiers embriodered net with orange and blue ribbon trim and one tier of embroidered net of yellow metallic fiber. Photo of Estrellita in this... |
ca. 1883
Quilt. Description: Crazy Quilt, maroon satin border around quilt, made mostly of silks (brocades, taffetas, pile weaves, etc.) centered with 2 printed ribbons-one for 22nd Triennial Conclave of... |
c. 1900
Quilt top. Description: one quilt top of fancy fabrics, (velvets, taffetas, brocades, etc.) embroidered in perfect condition. History: These items were made by Mrs. Washburn's mother and... |
1925-1930
Shoes. Description: shoes, woman's high heel, T-strap, printed metallic brocaded satin (red, black, orange, yellow, white) gold kid trim (straps) yellow stone trim. Purchased at H. Liebes... |
1950s-1965
Hand weaver, Kay Sekimachi wove the laid in brocaded fabric for this beige quexquemtl. (Quexquemtls, a small Mexican garment worn over a bodice, or as a bodice, were very popular with the Bay... |
c.1920
This is a miniature hobby horse head associated with Boys' Day decorations. It was used by the Domoto family in Oakland. |
Mid 20th century
Geta are covered in brocaded silk with designs of chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms, and other flowers in taupe, pale yellow, orange color, vermilion, purple, and lavender color on a white... |
1915-1925
purse. Description: coral-colored silk and cotton brocade; with athletic tumblers and horse in red, olive-green and straw-colored thread; at bottom of bag are two blue and straw-colored angels;... |
c. 1970
Typical and early Holly Harp dress. Skirt is made of embroidered net (black, red, gold color, light olive green) with slight panniers at either side; the hemline is scalloped. Bodice is of... |
c.1885-1895
crazy-quilt. Description: hand-made, velvets and brocades, embroidered. circa 1820-1842. History: The quilt was made by Mrs. Terry's great grandmother Eliza Dana Fearing -- born 1802 in... |