EditorialFrieze, Kayser & Allman, Machine-printed paper, embossed, Frieze featuring central swirling vine profuse with pink blossoms. A dainty vine with smaller flowers meanders across the top border, while a border of thick leafy branches grow up from the bott...
EditorialBorder, Machine-printed, embossed, Two uncut identical borders. A profuse design of single five-petalled roses and sprays of leaves. In background are sprays of ferns. At bottom is a gold band with a fan-like motif. The field is entirely embossed in na...
EditorialFragments, Medium: silk, metallic thread Technique: compound satin with supplementary weft, Brilliant yellow satin ground with a profuse symmetrical design of silver, rose and ivory blossoms and serrated leaves in vases., France, ca. 1700, woven textil...
EditorialWoman with spiral sleeves, profuse ruffs and flounces, kerchief key-holder. "When one talks of flounces, refer back to the reign of Louis XV, and look at the portrait of your grandmother. Have patience, miss. That which causes such disdain today will e...