Recently Photographed | Objects | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Set of scenic wallpaper "Les Amours de Psyche", consisting of 26 panels which form 12 scenes based on the Jean de la Fontiane story "Les Amours de Psyche" (1669). Scene depicts an abandoned Psyche sitting atop a rock with water rushing by, architectural ruins in front, while Cupid looks on from his perch on a cloud.

Scenic - Panel, Psyche Abandoned, 1923
block printed on continuous paper.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham M. Adler.
1974-109-6

This object was made by Dufour et Leroy.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

All-over pattern of blue scrolling leaves. Printed in three shades of blue and mica on a white ground.

Sidewall (USA), 1890–1910
machine-printed paper.
1984-109-1

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

On off-white ground, two alternating tile patterns are defined by a fine red line creating a lattice motif of red line circles.

Sidewall - Fragment, 1900–40
machine printed on paper.
1973-42-33

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

a) On off-white patterned ground, alternating fleur-de-lis-like motif highlighted and shadowed to appear embossed; b,c) both contain the same design. Diaper pattern with acanthus medallions containing foliate motif. Printed in yellow-green and metallic silver on off-white moire background.
b. On gold metallic ground, alternating medallions of metallic silver and gold framed by plumes of gold with grey-blue dots.
c. same as "b" above

Sidewall - Fragment (USA), 1875–1900
machine-printed paper.
1973-42-39-a/c

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

Stylized floral and scroll design, with red trellis and white mica highlights on flowers. Printed in shades of yellow, red and mica on beige ground. Has a printed fabric lining or under layer. Mica polka dots in and around trellis.

Sidewall - Fragment (possibly USA), ca. 1900
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Thomas Strahan Company.
1976-48-41-a

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

Three small fragments of a floral trellis design. Most of the design and pigment has been worn off the surface. Mica polka dots in and around trellis.

Fragment (possibly USA), 1900–1925
machine printed on paper, liquid mica.
Gift of Thomas Strahan Company.
1976-48-41-b/d

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

Colonnette in blue, with rosette banding and composite capital in yellow. Printed from woodblocks in blues and yellows, on field of neutral violet and pale blue. Vertical rectangle.

Ornament (France), 1810
block printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1928-2-94

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

Fragment (India)

Fragment (India)
silk.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould.
1952-105-57

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

Textile (India)

Textile (India)
silk.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould.
1952-105-60

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

Textile (India)

Textile (India)
silk.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould.
1952-105-61

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

Textile (India)

Textile (India)
silk.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould.
1952-105-62

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

Textile (India)

Textile (India)
silk.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould.
1952-105-65

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

Textile (India)

Textile (India)
silk.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould.
1952-105-66

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

a) Small brown heron with white undersides alighting amidst blue and pink blossoms; b) Two pink-flecked white, six-petal lilies with leaf spray; c) Three blue water Iris at pond's edge. Blue-gray leaves at base of flowers; d) Sandhill crane among blue and orange blooms, mostly lilies; e) Twin sprays of pinkish-white flowers at edge of a marsh.

Scenic - Fragment (Japan), 1885–95
hand painted on handmade paper.
1962-4-1-a/f

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

Yard goods; cotton print in black, green, mustard, hot pink, and periwinkle, "Showboat Jazz" design of squared vignettes picturing turn-of-the-century men and women, musical instruments, dancing girls, and a riverboat (similar to Associated American Artists prints), early 1950s.

Textile, Showboat Jazz, 1953-1955
cotton.
American Textile History Museum Collection.
2016-35-67

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.