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Six designs for hunting trophies. Upper left: French horn, rifle, dead pheasant and rabbit, along with wild flowers; upper right: arrows, blue quiver, a live pheasant, and wild flowers; center left: pink and gold quiver with arrows, a rifle, and hanging canteen, and a bird, surrounded by wild flowers; center right: stag’s head, pickaxes, an arrow, a French horn, a net, and some wild flowers; lower left: pickaxe and fasces, netting, French horn, canteen, leather pouch, arrow, staff, and twigs with leaves; lower right: dead rabbit, pheasant, and greenery in a basket, rifle, laurel garland supported by a staff.

Drawing, Designs for Six Trophies Composed of Hunting Attributes, ca. 1775
brush and gouache, white heightening, pen and black ink, graphite on cream paper.
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
1911-28-266

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on June 17, 2013.

Fantastic flowers in blue, orange, and purple, some resembling sea-shells, are attached to root tendrils with branches and leaves. Verso: sketch of a waistcoat pocket with floral decoration.

Drawing, Design for an Embroidered (or Woven) Field, ca. 1785
brush and gouache on cream paper; verso: graphite.
Gift of Catharine Oglesby.
1958-120-2

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Design for a man's waistcoat or gilet pocket featuring pink and purple flowers with green and brown leaves. A pink flower is positioned in the center of the pocket flap. Below the center of the flap two pink flowers appear, with a purple flower on either side. Flowers also appear to the left of the pocket flap. Purple edges delineate the waistcoat pocket and pocket flap.

Drawing, Design for Embroidery, Gentleman's Waistcoat Pocket, ca. 1785
brush and watercolor, gouache, and graphite on cream laid paper.
Gift of Jacob H. Schiff.
1906-21-179

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 25, 2015.

Lower left section of a man's waistcoat or gilet featuring red, blue, yellow, pink, orange, and purple flowers. In the Chinese manner of Jean-Baptiste Pillement. Buttonholes indicated at the left.

Drawing, Design for Embroidery, Corner of Gentleman's Waistcoat, ca. 1785
brush and gouache, watercolor on cream laid paper.
Gift of Jacob H. Schiff.
1906-21-245

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on September 18, 2015.

A bough with purple and yellow flowers and purple, yellow, and green leaves is positioned to the right of a vertical garland with white leaves. A white vertical stripe and a string of beads appears at the left.

Drawing, Design for an Embroidered Vertical Border, 1800–15
brush and gouache on oiled translucent paper.
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
1925-1-156

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 2, 2015.

Two bird wings with multi-colored feathers on a black ground. The wings at the top consist of yellow, brown, pale pink, pale blue, and white. The bottom wings contain the colors pink, blue, yellow, brown, white, and black.

Drawing, Textile Design: Bird Wings, ca. 1896
brush and gouache on paper.
Gift of Nathan Chaikin.
1962-9-148

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 9, 2015.

Two bird wings with multi-colored feathers on a dark grey-green ground. The wings at the top consist of feathers in brown, yellow, various shades of blue, white, and black. The bottom wings contain the colors yellow, brown, grey, and white.

Drawing, Textile Design: Bird Wings, ca. 1896
brush and gouache on paper.
Gift of Nathan Chaikin.
1962-9-149

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 9, 2015.

Console table in Louis XIV style, shown in elevation and plan. The plan is drawn directly below the elevation. According to the plan, the table's central projection is convex. The shadow of the table is projected on the back wall. Small seven objects, vases and urns, stand on the table. The side of the table is decorated with small festoons. Underneath the table stands a decorative centerpiece. Six legs are suggested in the plan. Scale noted on bottom.

Drawing, Elevation and Plan for a Side Table with Covered Dishes, Urns and...
pen and black ink, brush and wash on cream paper.
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
1911-28-206

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 9, 2015.

Drawing, Bathroom and Boudoir Interior

Drawing, Bathroom and Boudoir Interior
pen and black ink, brush and watercolor, gouache, varnish, graphite on....
2012-5-4

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on October 20, 2015.

Drawing (France)

Drawing (France)
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-220

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Drawing (France)

Drawing (France)
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-322

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Buttonholes are not shown. A censer-like vase, in the holes of which flower boughs are fastened, stands upon the bottom edge.

Drawing, Design for Embroidered Waistcoat, pattern 1600 of the Fabrique de...
brush and gouache on laid paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-87

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Drawing (France)

Drawing (France)
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1921-22-232

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Embroidery design for a waistcoat or gilet featuring olive-colored edges with rows of blue beads inside. The flap of the pocket shows bunches of two flowers in the center and on the left and a single flower to the right. The flap flowers are positioned on top of curved boughs of green leaves. Branches of flowers are shown over the bottom edge of the waistcoat. An undulated leaf bough and two obliquely disposed flowers appear beside the oblique edge. The flowers in the design incorporate the colors purple, blue, olive, yellow, and green. Two small scenes featuring trees and buildings appear in blue in the center of the design, between the pocket flap and the bottom edge of the waistcoat.

Drawing, Design for Embroidery, Gentleman's Waistcoat Pocket, ca. 1785
brush and gouache, watercolor, and graphite on cream laid paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1925-2-507

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Left bottom corner with slightly rising bottom edge. Leaves at edges. Flower boughs, budding flowers, dots. A bough is suspended by a slope. Leaves and brush motifs alternate in the field.

Drawing, Design for Embroidered Waistcoat, pattern 1777 of the Fabrique de...
brush and white gouache on glazed tracing paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-305

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Drawing (France)

Drawing (France)
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-321

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

A leaf and a plant alternate along the outer edges. The outer border of the pocket consists of a belt motif with hanging bunches of leaves.

Drawing, Design for Embroidered Waistcoat, pattern 1919 of Fabrique de St....
graphite, brush and gouache on white laid paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-323

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

A plant grows from the bottom edge, the left side boughs of which branch into the intervals between the button holes. Part of it is covered by an oblong stone trough from which plants grow and a flower festoons hangs. A laurel garland is beneath the trough. Traced flower boughs are shown in the field over it.

Drawing, Design for Embroidered Waistcoat, pattern 1819 of the Fabrique de...
graphite, pen and ink, brush and gouache on white laid paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-76

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Left bottom corner with obliquely rising bottom edge. Peacock feathers and leaf scrolls alternate along the outer edges. Obliquely disposed strips with flowers in the field.

Drawing, Design for Embroidery for a Man's Waistcoat, for the Fabrique de St....
brush and gouache, graphite on paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-312

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Design for the embroidery on a man's waistcoat or gilet. A grey dog and three grey geese appear below a pocket flap, surrounded by stalks of wheat. The dog and geese are separated by a bunch of pink and blue flowers. Two red flowers appear to the left of the dog. The bottom edges are bordered with purple and pink flowers, and small green leaves and purple dots line the edge of the flap.

Drawing, Design for Embroidery, Gentleman's Waistcoat Pocket, ca. 1785
brush and gouache, pen and brown ink, graphite on cream laid paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-324

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

A singerie, a work from the visual arts genre characterized by depictions of monkeys imitating human behavior, often fashionably attired. A female monkey is depicted in Rococo dress, consisting of a blue and white gown, a fluffy white hat with feathers, and a pink muff which she holds in front of her. She is sitting in the center of the composition against a peach-colored background, resting on a portion of a blue frame with pink floral garlands beneath her.

Drawing, Female Monkey in Rococo Dress, late 19th century
brush and gouache over graphite on thin board.
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
1911-28-76-a

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on July 22, 2015.

Waving boughs and flowers decorate the pocket flap and lower left corner of waistcoat. Framing border with tiny boughs. Reverse: sketches of bowl in wreath and festoons and corner motif.

Drawing, Project number 1599 of the Fabrique de St. Ruf, for Gentleman's...
pen and brown ink, brush and gouache on off-white laid paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1921-22-241

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Drawing (France)

Drawing (France)
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1921-22-244

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Drawing (France)

Drawing (France)
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-53

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Drawing (France)

Drawing (France)
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-55

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

The lateral side is higher than the strip with the buttonholes, two of which are shown, disposed in a strip. Lilac edges. A row of seeds upon those of the waistcoat. A flower vase, shaped in the outlines of the neck of a vase with three rings at the bottom, is shown in the corner. Leaf boughs are wound around it, passing through the rings. Verso, in graphite: outlines of a pocket; slight sketch of the decoration beneath it.

Drawing, Design for Embroidered Waistcoat, pattern 1594 of the Fabrique de...
brush and gouache on laid paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-86

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Two Chinese and a fantastical serpent in a landscape. Houses and a garden decorate the oblong pocket. Five buttonholes.

Drawing, Design for Embroidered Gilet, pattern 1730 of the Fabrique de St....
brush and white gouache on glazed tracing paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-216

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Drawing (France)

Drawing (France)
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-300

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Drawing (France)

Drawing (France)
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-309

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

The lower left is shown. Plants and leaves grow from the edges of the waistcoat and from the lateral and bottom edges of the flap of the pocket. The fields show small scale rose boughs and point motifs.

Drawing, Design for Embroidered Waistcoat, pattern 1691 of the Fabrique de...
brush and gouache on laid paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-37

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Object ID #18213059

Object ID #18213059
brush and gouache, watercolor on white laid paper.
1920-36-43

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 25, 2017.

Drawing (France)

Drawing (France)
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-56

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

The waistcoat or gilet pocket flap shows garlands of light green leaves, while the area of the pocket below the flap contains garlands of yellow flowers. The flap shows a bird on the left, a bird and shovel upon a flower basket in the center, and a tree on the right. The area below the pocket flap includes rabbits, assorted birds, and a mouse in a trap. Lilac edges with rows of yellow beads and purple, blue, and yellow floral garlands appear along the edge of the waistcoat pocket and pocket flap.

Object ID #18214127
brush and watercolor, gouache, pen and black, purple ink, and graphite on....
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-60

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Rectangular corner, lilac edges from which plants grow, high ones beneath the pocket and an undulated thorny stem with leaves decorating the field over the pocket. A net, with birds awaiting the parent bird, on a very high plant at the left side of the pocket.

Drawing, Design for an embroidered "gilet" of the Fabrique de St. Ruf, ca. 1785
brush and gouache on glazed tracing paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-81

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Design for the embroidery of the left bottom part of a man's waistcoat or gilet featuring a pocket. The design features two fantastical peacocks preying for insects, plants, and festoons. Blue flowers and yellow leaves decorate the rectangular pocket flap, and a branch with blue flowers and yellow leaves rises above and to the left of the flap. Design includes buttonholes on the left. Verso: five yellow birds with yellow leaves rising from two of them.

Drawing, Design for Embroidery, Gentleman's Waistcoat Pocket, ca. 1785
brush and gouache, pen and brown ink, graphite on cream laid paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-83

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 5 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.

Rectangular corner. Lilac edges; six buttonholes are shown. A vew of a garden with a fountin is shown at the bottom; a rose bush grows high up, at left. A trellis railing of a garden, with vases standing upon it, decorates the pocket. Leaf boughs grow from the rising edge. Top of a blossom and of a leaf growing from a lilac edge. Verso: blotter of a black crayon sketch of a lady’s dress.

Drawing, Design for Gile, pattern 1757 of the Fabrique de St. Ruf, ca. 1785
brush and gouache on laid paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1920-36-85

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 19, 2015.