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Design of a pre-made continuous tape pattern forming two candelabra motifs, placed alternately, on a mesh ground. One edge is pointed. Piece has been sewed together by joining ends. The tape pattern is not placed on the mesh ground, the net is added to the edges of the tape pattern.

Flounce (Italy), early 18th century
linen.
Gift of Mrs. George Nichols from the collection of her mother, Mrs. J.P. Morgan.
1939-66-11

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

Pattern of scrolling leaves and flowers worked in ornamental stitches.

Border (Italy), 1650–1700
linen.
1939-64-19

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

Band of northern Italian, Milanese-style lace in a scroll pattern with openwork spots along the path of the continuous tape.

Band (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1933-1-38

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

Long narrow border with the lower edge embroidered in a small scale flower design in a symmetrical arrangement. Squares of cutwork with needle lace fillings are at two-inch intervals. Edges of border above and below have circles of cutwork. Lower edge trimmed with narrow bobbin lace.

Border (Italy), 18th century
linen.
1952-162-120

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

A shaped linen cover in plain white which has a wide border of filet lace in an elaborate, fantastic design of curving vines and flowers with a winged, four-footed beast. Edged with scalloped bobbin lace. The border is backed with course, modern net to protect it.

Altar Cover (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1952-162-123

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Reticella border with design of crossing diagonal lines forming lozenge shapes on ground of small squares.

Band (Italy), 1550–1600
linen.
1945-9-2

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

Stole of polychrome cut and uncut velvet on a white satin ground in a floral design. Ends trimmed with gold ribbon. Backed with linen.

Stole (Italy), 17th century
silk, linen, metallic thread.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt, from the textile collection of Mrs. Abram....
1931-4-86

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

Band of northern Italian guipure with connections. Early 17th century style, but worked later.

Band (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1933-1-42

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

A long cord completely covered with knotting and braiding, to which are attached two equally large tassels arranged in tiers of elaborate knotting and braiding.

Cord With Tassels (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century
linen.
Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
1962-51-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Border of ecru lace with a design of a large swirling floral pattern, a modern adaptation of an earlier lace.

Border (Italy), late 19th century
H x W: 220 x 12 cm (7 ft. 2 5/8 in. x 4 3/4 in.) Repeat H: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.).
1955-99-1

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

Panel edged on one side with a wide border in a design showing a conventionalized vine pattern. Trimmed with bobbin lace.

Panel (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1950-10-2

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

Nestore Lamp, ca. 1988

Nestore Lamp, ca. 1988
metal.
Gift of Carlo Forcolini.
1992-120-2-a,b

This object was made by Artemide S.p.A..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Colorful symmetrical, geometric sideboard, made up of three levels/shelving units of various sizes and central grounded 2-drawer sideboard on a stand. Each level has various diagonal units for storage that radiate from the central sideboard; all topped with a stick figure-like element with a grey square for a head.

Carlton Room Divider, 1981
wood, plastic laminate, metal.
Museum purchase from General Acquisition Endowment.
1986-4-1

This object was made by Memphis.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Length of bobbin made lace with triangular points, a large point alternating with a tiny one. Two human figures alternate in the band; a woman in a long dress and a thin naked man (?). The same naked figure plus a bird used in the larger.

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

Square base; tall post composed of T- and H-shaped wooden beams, four projections at top, each with metal knob on side. Base, post and beams painted orange.

Hat Rack (Italy), ca. 1965
beechwood, metal, fiberboard.
Gift of The Lake St. Louis Historical Society.
2001-31-4

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

Deeply scalloped border with a horizontal band of circular ornaments within squares.

Border (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century
linen.
Gift of Frances Morris.
1951-111-64

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

Band worked in a series of squares containing various motifs such as a mermaid with a stag, Cupid, crowned figures and a ship.

Band (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1967-46-29

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

Panel edged on one side with a border showing a design of birds and flowers.

Panel (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1950-10-3

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

Amalassunta Lamp, 1968

Amalassunta Lamp, 1968
metal, plexiglass.
Gift of the Estate of Frederick N. Babbish.
1991-94-2

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

Long rectangular cover embroidered with a diagonal leaf and floral pattern in the field and a floral outer border using rust silk and metallic. The field pattern incorporates "LIBERTA" and "OCARAE." Surface satin stitch at both ends simulate fringe.

Cover (Italy), early 20th century
linen, silk, metallic.
1979-66-3

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

Long rectangular cover of tan plain weave linen embroidered with a horizontally and vertically symmetrical pattern related to an ogee grid enclosing flowers using blue and green linen. Edges decorated with needle-made lace tabs worked directly over the edges of the foundation, using the same blue and green linen as the embroidery.

Cover (Italy), ca. 1923
linen.
1979-66-1

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

Small altar frontal with five perpendicular strips of drawn work with a darned pattern of pomegranates and larger leaves in a vine design. Bottom and edge trimmed with narrow bobbin lace.

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

Long rectangular cover with deep cutwork and embroidered border at both ends in a pattern of a vertically symmetrical urn and flowering vine.

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

Plat Point de Venise worked in large-scale design of flowers and leaves. Narrow edge of needle lace.

Collar (Italy), 17th century
linen.
1967-46-32

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

Long rectangular tablecover in natural linen with checkerboard rectangles of openwork; each rectangle is 6 x 9 cm. The alternate checkerboard rectangles are embroidered in red with geometric floral forms. Outer edge has a narrow floral vine border with pendant flowers.

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

Oblong panel of linen embroidered in red silk. The background is solidly worked leaving the design in linen. Figures of people move in various scenes among trees. Figures and foliage are naturalistically rendered and are outlined in single running stitch. Background is in cross stitch. The scenes are probably biblical in origin, and the center group represents Saul hurling a spear at David who plays on his harp.

Band (Italy), late 16th–early 17th century
linen, silk.
1950-29-8

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

Needlepoint lace border. Elaborate, emerging vine and foliage design.

Lace Band (Italy), late 17th century
linen.
Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf Esq. in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
1950-121-10

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

Bertha collar worked with a central design of an urn and flower motif surrounded by symmetrically arranged floral scrolls on either side. Edged on four sides with tiny picots.

Bertha (Italy), 18th century
linen.
1967-46-44

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

Lace collar of insertion and deep points in design of scrolling stems with flowers and leaves, birds, lions and dogs. Narrow band of bobbin lace at top.

Collar (Italy), 16th–early 17th century
linen.
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1947-15-1

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

Band of white linen with embroidery in a design of lozenges with flowers in center. Narrow border of conventional ornament on either side. White linen fringe on one edge.

Band (Italy), 17th century
linen, silk.
1948-3-1

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

Several vertical designs in mouldings. On the left, green rinceaux in curls, with squirrels and cameo-style elements; other designs include: winged putti, standing soldier, lion head, intertwined griffins, a ribbon with Greek key pattern, groups of fruit attached to a red pole. Scale below.

Print, Wall Decoration, Plate IX from Le loggie di Rafaele nel Vaticano...
brush and watercolor, gouache over etching on white wove paper.
Gift of Unknown Donor.
1980-32-1740

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

Vertical designs for mouldings including: cameo elements, birds, lions, griffins, masks, lion heads, lunette with landscape, putti, caryatids, intertwined ribbons. Scale below.

Print, Plate I from Loggie di Rafaele nel Vaticano, 1772–77
brush and watercolor, gouache over etching on white wove paper.
Gift of Unknown Donor.
1980-32-1746

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

Shaped back bears decoration of paired rosettes, leaves, and scrolls centering a fleur-de-lys and heraldic ornament. Moulded octagonal seat on panelled spreading box frame, moulded and dentillated at base. Front and rear leg panels joined by single stretcher. The front panel bears paired bound and scrolled leaves and centers a panel of feathering.

Sgabello Chair, 16th century
carved walnut.
Gift of Charles W. Gould.
1926-11-11

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

Shaped back bears carved decoration of paired rosettes and scrolled leaves centering a heraldic ornament in scrolled and foliated cartouche. Moulded octagonal seat on panelled spreading box frame. Front and rear leg panels joined by single stretcher. The front panel bears a pair of confronted dolphins, flanking a cabochon.

Sgabello Side Chair, 16th century
carved walnut wood.
Gift of Charles W. Gould.
1926-11-12

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.

Elaborately carved and painted side chair. Back composed of crossed cornucopia, from which spring almost at right angles griffins and heads, holding between them an umbrella shaped canopy, with foliated stem of trumpet flowers, in false Chinese taste; surface is painted in buff, red, green, and blue. The rounded tapering legs curve inwards in the middle but splay out towards the feet; above the finely tapered feet, are carved acanthus leaves. Top of legs have square capitols carved with acanthus leaves and berries.

Side Chair (Probably Northern Italy), ca. 1785
carved, polychromed, gilt wood.
Gift of the Countess Costantini.
1924-6-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 11 images of this object.

Two lengths of black silk stitched at shoulders to form tunic open at sides, knee length. Printed in gold with archaic stylized repeat of falcons flanking a palmette, geometric border. Edged all around with black silk braid, on which are strung at intervals small brightly colored cylindrical ceramic "Mosaic" beads.

Tunic (Italy), ca. 1925
silk, ceramic beads.
Gift of Mrs. Cole Younger.
1959-109-4

This object is part of the Textiles collection.