Textile Designs and Fragments

Decorative textile designs and fragments from different cultures, showcasing intricate patterns and historical weaving techniques.

Sidewall, Block-printed on handmade paper, joined sheets, Vertical rectangle on joined sheets of paper. Diagonally-running lattice design overlaid with alternating square and oblong octagons; the square octagons enclose a chair with vase, or a ewer with mug; the oblong octagons enclose rose sprays. Printed in blue, gray, terra cotta, brown and black on pale blue ground., France, 1795-1800, Wallcoverings, Sidewall
Sidewall, Block-printed on handmade paper, joined sheets, Vertical rectangle on joined sheets of paper. Diagonally-running lattice design overlaid with alternating square and oblong octagons; the square octagons enclose a chair with vase, or a ewer with mug; the oblong octagons enclose rose sprays. Printed in blue, gray, terra cotta, brown and black on pale blue ground., France, 1795-1800, Wallcoverings, Sidewall