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White linen handkerchief with embroidered monogram in lozenge shape in one corner.

Handkerchief (USA), early 20th century
linen.
Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.
1938-58-1211

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Embroidered Picture, Cat and Snail, 1962
linen.
1962-98-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Pink and cream border with a pair of triangles on either side on dark gray ground. Loosely woven.

Table Mat (USA), 1930
linen.
1956-84-9

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Long, narrow macrame hanging in natural linen, with diagonal work, twisted bands, and long fringes at the bottom.

Hanging (USA), 1970–79
linen.
Gift of Mary Walker Phillips.
1998-38-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Long, symmetrical knitted hanging in natural linen.

Hanging, The Creature, 1964
linen.
Gift of Mary Walker Phillips.
1998-38-2

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Unfinished sampler with eighteen cross bar borders, cutwork, and embroidery alternating in Renaissance designs. Hem decorated with embroidery.

Sampler (USA), early 20th century
linen.
Gift of Mrs. Gino Speranza.
1942-47-13

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

Various types of squash and peas, printed in brown, gray and orange.

Dish Towel (USA), 1950–55
linen.
Gift of Daren Pierce.
1982-79-10

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Various kinds of dogs, one with a barrel reading "Cheer". In red, black and gray.

Dish Towel, Cheer, 1950–55
linen.
Gift of Daren Pierce.
1982-79-7

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Peach-colored rectangular mat with end borders in a linear design using heavier cord.

Place Mat (USA), 1956
linen.
1956-113-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Dark linen cloth with lighter border stripes made by heavier weft threads.

Table Mat (USA), 1930
linen.
1956-84-16

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Finely woven runner in a Bronson weave with the reverse used as the right side.

Runner (USA), 1928
linen.
1956-84-6

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Pale blue linen with applique border at end of grey linen, in leaf pattern, embroidered by machine in multicolor.

Place Mat (USA), ca. 1962
linen.
Gift of Elizabeth Gordon.
1964-35-4

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Sample book of sixty-six woven samples inspired by eleven original textiles from the Cooper Union Museum Textile Collection.

Sample Book (USA), 1964
linen.
1965-36-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 69 images of this object.

Cover with small squares of cutwork in the center and corners. Tassels attached to each corner.

Cover (USA), early 20th century
linen.
Gift of Mrs. Gino Speranza.
1942-47-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Sampler with an unfinished border of embroidery and cutwork.

Unfinished Sampler (USA), early 20th century
linen.
Gift of Mrs. Gino Speranza.
1942-47-15

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Samper showing a group of Renaissance patterns.

Sampler (USA), early 20th century
linen.
Gift of Mrs. Gino Speranza.
1942-47-6

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rows of triangles printed in blue, green and purple on white. Serged on two sides, cut on two sides.

Sample, Triangles, 1952
linen.
Gift of Alexander H. Girard.
1969-165-108

This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Head and skin of a lion, with "Courage" printed under the lion's head. In black, orange and yellow.

Dish Towel, Courage, 1950–55
linen.
Gift of Daren Pierce.
1982-79-13

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Bottles of wine, fish, a mushroom, a corkscrew, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, with labels reading: "Italian Food", "With Italian Wine", "Red Wine"," With Fish and White Meats", "White Wine", "Brandy Port Liqueurs",
" After Dinner", and "Champagne with Anything". Printed in red, green and lavender.

Dish Towel (USA), 1950–55
linen.
Gift of Daren Pierce.
1982-79-9

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Printed pattern (in blue) for cut fabric embroidery. Design of a female figure holding a jug.

Pattern For Embroidery (possibly USA), early 20th century
linen.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mertz.
1983-14-4

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Tablecloth of unbleached linen with serged edges. A design of four fish in the center field and striped borders on four sides are reserved in the natural linen through the wax-resist process. Black ink is hand-applied using the drag box, overlapping the bands of color to create an irregular stripe of deep gray and black.
Three napkins, two of white linen, one unbleached linen, with black ink hand-applied using the drag box, overlapping the bands of color to create an irregular stripe of deep gray and black.

Tablecloth And Napkins, Fish, 1950–1959
linen.
Gift of Seth Tillett and Nicole Rauscher.
2015-16-13-1/4

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 9 images of this object.

Mat with end borders patterned in cord and open work.

Place Mat (USA), 1956
linen.
1956-113-2

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Natural linen runner with a patterned honeycomb surface. Woven on an eight-harness loom.

Runner (USA), 1928
linen.
1956-84-11

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Fine natural linen warp and fine pale orange weft. Loosely woven with heavy off-white weft forming inlay in "Spanish lace" effect.

Placemat (USA), 1928
linen.
1956-84-7

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Beige-colored table mat with a closely-woven center section with two bands of gauze weave on either end.

Textile (USA)
linen.
1957-70-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Small mat with a design of a winged griffon within a shield shape. Inspired by the crest of the Borghese family and was copied from a Venetian chalice veil made in the early 17th century.

Mat (USA), ca. 1920
linen.
1942-7-21

This object was made by Scuola d'Industrie Italiane.
This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Small white table mat with a design in pink on either border.

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Bag with one side of macramé, and the other of plain weave. Two loops for carrying.

Bag (USA), early 20th century
linen.
Gift of Mrs. Gino Speranza.
1942-47-10

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Square cover with small areas of cutwork and tassels on the corners.

Cover (USA), early 20th century
linen.
Gift of Mrs. Gino Speranza.
1942-47-2

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Sampler worked in designs typical of the Italian Renaissance.

Sampler (USA), early 20th century
linen.
Gift of Mrs. Gino Speranza.
1942-47-8

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rows of triangles printed in grey, black and brown on tan. Serged on two sides, cut on two sides.

Sample, Triangles, 1952
linen.
Gift of Alexander H. Girard.
1969-165-109

This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Set of four placemats and four napkins displayed in cardboard box. Placemats are a solid blue and the napkins are blue stylized floral print.

Table Linen Set, Origami, ca. 1960
linen.
Gift of Sanford Goin.
1994-17-1-a/i

This object was made by Vera.
This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Spots and head of a leopard, with "Smile" under head. Printed paper tag with "Belgian Linen" glued to the front.

Dish Towel, Smile, 1950–55
linen.
Gift of Daren Pierce.
1982-79-14

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Butterflies on a gray ground.

Hand Towel (USA), 1950–55
linen.
Gift of Daren Pierce.
1982-79-4

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Printed pattern for cut fabric embroidery. Design is of two medallions, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

Pattern For Embroidery, Louis XVI' and "Marie Antoinette, early 20th century
linen.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mertz.
1983-14-5

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

A five-sided bag has a band of bobbin lace at the top and a drawstring closure. Below is a panel of linen decorated with cutwork and embroidery and a narrow band of bobbin lace. The back is plain weave and small tassels adorn the three lower corners and the drawstring.

Pouch (USA), ca. 1920
linen.
1942-7-22

This object was made by Scuola d'Industrie Italiane.
This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.