Josephine Howell | People | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Three strips which were originally part of a large bordered panel. Parts of medallions on a red ground.

Chintz Fragments (India), 18th century
cotton.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1973-51-24-a/c

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Two sections of a border with birds, flowering vases and garlands. Guard border of yellow at the top.

Chintz Fragments (India or Persia), early 18th century
cotton.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1973-51-17-a/c

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 6 images of this object.

a,b) On brown ground, alternating small brown stylized flowers and leaves overlaid with blue gathered fabric with white lace edging imitating drapery twists into a diaper pattern; strung pearl tassels loop around fabric; on left, a small vertical foliated border in shades of blue-black, blue, and tan; on bottom, a larger anthemion-style border in shades of blue-black, blue, and yellow; c) border - on dark brown ground between color bands of tan, yellow, and orange, a foliated vine in shades of orange, blue, light blue, and yellow.

H#595

Sidewall And Border (France), 1800–1830
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-213-a/c

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 6 images of this object.

a) Green irregular circular motifs on top of smaller light gray irregular circular motifs on a dark gray background. Overall black dots. Green, shades of gray, and black.

H# 360

Sidewall (France), 1800–1825
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-196-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Hercules with lion pelt and club, between arched landscape scenes.

H# 398

Dado Or Frieze (France), 1825
block-printed on paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-171-a/f

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Repeating motif of a column, stop-fluted on bottom third. A drapery hangs behind row of columns. A foliate swag suspends from capitals. Anthemion or palmette motif on the drapery and below. Band of dentilling at top edge and across column base. Printed in shades of blue, black and white on a pale blue-gray ground.

Frieze Or Dado (France), 1800–1850
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-170-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Wide central band of cabled fluting or chandelles. A narrow band of diamond diaper runs above, while an equal band of a wave motif runs below. Printed in yellow, pink and black on a brown ground.

H#590

Dado (France), 1815–35
block-printed on joined sheets.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-164-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Double width of Greek key design, printed in blue, ochre, orange and black on white ground.

H# 4

Border (France), 1840–80
block printed on machine-made paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-149-a/c

This object was made by Josephine Howell.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Rope twist or cable molding design. Design consists of three twists of rust-colored flock with two twists of gray. The rust-color flock is overprinted with two colors. Printed in rust flock, orange, dark orange, shades of gray and white on a light gray ground. Printed five across.

H# 531A

Border (France), 1835–55
block-printed and flocked on machine-made paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-146-a/d

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

3 widths of narrow passementerie border on black ground between rope and gimp edgings. Machine printed flowers in red, pink, blue, orange with green foliage.

H#34

Border (France), 1850–1900
roller printed on machine-made paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-132-a/c

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Stylized floral and foliate motifs. Printed in black on deep blue ground. Printed three across.

Border (France), 1825–40
block-printed on joined sheets.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-47-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Entwined leafy vines forming central column on black ground.

Border - Fragment (France), 1860–1900
block-printed on paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-231-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

a) In the foreground stands a column on pedestal, with 2 groupings fo trees. In the background is a small village; b) In the foreground is a house of water mill, running stream with bridge. In the background are hills, trees and more buildings.

Firescreen (France), 1790–1820
hand-painted on paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-224-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

a) Different size floral bouquets with various types of flowers and leaves on a striped taupe background. Circular motif on edge. Shades of red, shades of green, taupe, and white.
b) Bases of Corinthian-like style columns connect by stylized floral swags and fabric. Shades of red, shades of green, taupe, and white.

Sidewall And Border (France), 1810–30
block-printed on paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-216-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Central band of floral stripe growing off large vine. Band of tan along either edge. Printed on off-white ground.

H# 235

Sidewall (France), 1850–70
block-printed on continuous paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-184-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Narrow cable molding or rope twist border. Printed in shades of orange.

H# 341B

Border (France), 1835–50
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-143-a/e

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Central band of tapestry or cross-stitch imitation. Alternating motifs of pink and orange flowers, separated by foliage. Narrow bands of small squares along top and bottom edges. Printed on black ground.

H# 26

Border (France), 1850–1900
block-printed on machine-made paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-133-a/c

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Marbleized stripes in various colors.

Border (France), 1860–1900
block-printed on paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-119-a-1,2

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Brownish-red flock border with narrow bands of gold along top and bottom edges, similates architectural molding.

H# 187

Border (France), 1850–1900
flocked on paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-115-a/c

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Metallic gold quatrefoil medallion printed on flocked background. The flock is overprinted with edge bands of a ribbon twist on rod. a) Printed on green flock ground; b) Printed on purple flock ground.

H# 35B

Border (France), 1850–80
block-printed and flocked on paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-113-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Imitation lace is superimposed at intervals over the fret at the bottom of the design. Above, sections of lace alternate with groups of three three-petaled flowers and foliage. Printed in gray, white, green and black on dark brown ground.

H# 445

Border (France), 1805–20
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-77-a/l

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Vining floral, with large red roses and assorted other flowers. Printed on dark brown ground.

Sidewall (France), ca. 1800
block printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-189-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Three bands of varied patterns and sizes. The top band has a continuous row of dotted squared alternating with smaller dots, contained between two stripes. The wide middle band consists of feathers alternating with willow-like branches. The bottom band of chain links is bracketed by three stripes above and below. Printed in green, grey, orange, and white on a black ground.

H# 665

Border (France), 1815–30
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-7-a/c

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Textile (France)

Textile (France)
cotton.
1973-51-109

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Exotic flowers with trailing blossoms and leaves in vivid shades of purple, blue, green, yellow, and reds with black outlining on a white ground.

Textile (France), 1750–1800
linen warp, cotton weft.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1973-51-83-a,b

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Large, exotic flowers and curving stems in reds and blues on a red speckled background.

Textile (India), 18th century
cotton.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1973-51-68-a,b

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Design of vines and flowers. The outer parts of the design are vertically symmetrical; the central motifs are not. Indian adaption of a European woven fabric.

Textile (India), 18th century
cotton.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1973-51-66

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Stripes and flowers on white background. Exotic blossoms with different fillings swirling over 2 different stripes.

Textile (India), 18th century
cotton.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1973-51-58-a,b

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Fragment of a repeating pattern with flowers, rococo scrolls and animals. Fragment has been cut as for a valance.

Chintz Fragment (India), 18th century
cotton.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1973-51-54

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Grid of curving stems containing cartouches of dancing figures on a red background.

Textile (India, Coromandel Coast (for Thai market)), late 18th century
cotton.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1973-51-50

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Stripes of blue and white flowers. Stripe on left on a yellow lattice background.

Fragment (India), 18th century
cotton.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1973-51-49

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Meandering stems with exotic blossoms.

Chintz (India), 18th century
cotton.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1973-51-48

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Groups of flowers on diagonally moving stems.

Textile (India), 18th century
cotton.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1973-51-44

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Circular motif from a cover or a palampore. Peacock on a mound.

Chintz Fragment (India), 18th century
cotton.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1973-51-39

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Garlands and bunches of flowers. Fragment of a palampore.

Textile (India), 18th century
cotton.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1973-51-37

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.