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Insertion of reticella in a geometric design based on the square with circles at the alternating right angles.

Fragment (Italy), 16th century
linen.
1897-8-105

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

Three and a half repeats of geometric design in bobbin technique. No mesh.

Band (Italy), late 16th century
linen.
1897-8-155-a

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

Fragment of raised lace with a highly conventionalized design of a pomegranate bud with an openwork tip.

Fragment (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1897-8-167

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Fragment of raised lace in a pattern of a trefoil bud with a central superimposed rosette and a portion of a leaf with a diamond diaper pattern.

Fragment (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1897-8-171

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Fragment of a tiny cone-shaped bud and stem.

Fragment (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1897-8-189

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Fragment of a closely-worked, wavy, ribbon-like floral design.

Fragment (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1897-8-249

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Fragments (Italy)

Fragments (Italy)
linen.
1897-8-250-a,b

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

Stone (Italy)
red stones,gold.
1919-22-4-a

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Two hinged parts of triangular clasp, relief decorated with scroll and openwork and putto head with wings; single piece identical to hinged part.

Book Clasp (probably Italy), probably 17th century
gilt silver.
Gift of Samuel P. Avery.
1903-1-4-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Fringe with a green striped woven heading. Pink, white, yellow and green skirt threads are arranged to form colored stripes.

Fringe (Italy), 17th century
silk.
1905-2-109-a,b

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

Fringe with a red and blue checkerboard heading. Red and blue skirt threads arranged to form stripes.

Fringe (Italy), 18th century
silk.
1905-2-130

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

Design of triangles and diagonal bands with a leaf pattern in white with silver threads.

Trimming (Italy), 19th century
silk, silver thread.
1905-2-41

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

Gold lace border with one scalloped edge formed by fan-shaped pieces extending beyond semi-circles. In yellow silk and metallic thread.

Trimming (Italy), 17th century
silk, metallic thread.
1905-2-53-a

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

Red fringe with a plain-woven heading and a skirt of red loops.

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

Top worked in plumose designs; equipped with four keys and brass strings. Underside of sound box opens on hinge and is constructed of radiating ribs with open scrollwork filling the spaces between.

Mandolin Miniature, mid-19th century
silver filigree.
Gift of Anonymous Donor in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg.
1938-6-4

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Tapering, pointed, flat pin or blade. Relief cast terminal with pair of outstretched wings, topped by a caduceus and head of Mercury.

Skewer (Italy), 19th century
silver.
Gift of Mrs. Abram S. Hewitt.
1931-44-42

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Pear-shaped linen tassel, braided and knotted. Double loops are attached to pear-shaped unit from which hang seven braided and knotted elements (including center).

Tassel (Italy), 17th century
linen.
Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
1962-51-13

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

Ring (Italy), 19th century

Ring (Italy), 19th century
silver, enamel, blue stone.
Gift of the Heirs of Beatrix Farrand.
1959-152-2

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Gold bracelet set with pietra dura portrait of Frederick Augustus Chauncey, father of donor. Cameo separates to become brooch or pendant.

Bracelet (Italy), 1867
gold, stone.
1959-156-2-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Oblong, vertical sides curved, with image of a swallow in flight, rendered in inlaid woods and black paint, under which is the inscribed word "Souvenir" in black. Inscribed in black on reverse is "Nice." Simple flat lid, attached to metal pin, hinged on left side. Striker of sandpaper is recessed into bottom of box.

"Souvenir, Nice" Matchsafe, 1900–10
inlaid wood, enamel, sandpaper.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-177

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Hair ornament in the form a caduceus (wand of the god Mercury), with two winged, entwined dragon heads in gold on a tapering ivory shaft.

Caduceus-form Hair Ornament, ca. 1875
cast and granulated gold, carved ivory.
Museum purchase through gift of Anonymous Donor, Annie Schermerhorn Kane, and....
1969-40-83

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

With a cover above the projecting rim. The lower part of the body is fluted.

Drawing, Urn in front of a niche, ca. 1775
black crayon on paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-7326

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

A shield under a crown showing armorial devices in each quarter.

Trimming (Italy), 18th century
white, black, and colored silk in velvet weave.
Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks Collection.
1943-46-64

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

Links of pink coral joined with gold rivets; ornamental clasp elaborately decorated with leaves, flowers and fruit carved in coral and mounted on gold stems.

Bracelet (Italy), ca. 1870
coral, gold.
Gift of the estate and in memory of Robert B. Noyes.
1946-50-19

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Links of pink coral joined with gold rivets; fruit carved in coral and mounted on gold stems.

Earrings (Italy), ca. 1850
coral, gold.
Gift of the estate and in memory of Robert B. Noyes.
1946-50-22-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

A pair of gold earrings with a teardrop connected to one oval. Oval and teardrop shapes are outlined in blue with an inner image of Italian architecture. Earrings are part of a set.

Micro-mosaic Earrings, 1800–1825
gold sheet and wire, glass mosaics.
Gift of Frederick Saal in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Saal.
1991-160-4-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

A pair of gold earrings with a teardrop connected to one oval. Oval and teardrop shapes are outlined in blue with an inner image of Italian architecture. Earrings are part of a set.

Micro-mosaic Earrings, 1800–1825
gold sheet and wire, glass mosaics.
Gift of Frederick Saal in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Saal.
1991-160-5-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

White linen tassel teardrop-shaped base that is braided over. From the top of the core hang knotted elements of varying lengths. A cluster of knotted elements also hangs from the bottom center of the core.

Tassel (Italy), 17th century
linen.
Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
1962-51-62

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

Three straight tines, rounded shoulders and plain tapering neck with screw thread.

Object ID #18804033
steel.
The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
1985-103-253-g

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Plain, pointed skewer, screw thread on one end.

Skewer (probably Italy), late 17th century
silver.
The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
1985-103-254-f

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Cast bronze, oval bowl. Scroll handle has grotesque-shaped decoration on front and back; handle terminating in armless female upper torso. Heavy rib reverse of bowl.

Object ID #18804191
bronze.
The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
1985-103-28

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Narrow border of points in two sizes, alternating. Fine, flat needle lace technique.

Border (Italy), late 16th century
linen.
Gift of Thomas Snell.
1897-8-155-b

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

Fragment of raised lace in a pattern of trefoil blossom with a diamond diaper center and picot edge.

Fragment (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1897-8-168

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Fragment of a deeply scalloped leaf pattern.

Fragment (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1897-8-172

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Fragment with a curving leaf motif in a diamond diaper pattern and picot edge.

Fragment (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1897-8-179

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Fragment with a leaf in an openwork design and deeply scalloped edge.

Fragment (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1897-8-185

This object is part of the Textiles collection.