Object class: Needlework (visual works) / Collector: Albert M. Bender / Accession number: Acc.3032 - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Object class Needlework (visual works) Collector Albert M. Bender Accession number Acc.3032

Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 9-15570, described as Apron shaped garment; silk; sewn, applique, couched, pattern weave; dull gold ground with soft multi colors; pieces and lined garment of dull gold pattern weave, decorated with flower motifs in soft multi colors of applique and/or couched embroidery. Basic rectangular shape has two faced strips attached at one side. Faced loop attached to center of these strips. 23 1/2 in. wide, 16 in. long, 36 in. inside strip.

Hearst Museum object titled Card case, accession number 9-15420, described as Card case that opens like a matchbox, but inner compartment has open end. Silk, ceramic beads; inner part satin weave, outside completely embroidered over ground; cord with 3 beads; inside is blue, outside is multicolored; 2 1/2 by 4 3/4 x 5/8 inches; floral motives on geometric design.

Hearst Museum object titled Case, accession number 9-15437, described as Fan case; silk, glass, gold, silver; embroidered, tassels, case making, sewing; black, lavender, orange, multicolor, gold, silver; 10 3/4 inches long, 2 inches wide, 22 1/2 inches wide; tapered, stiff case cover with black satin embroidery in lily motif on one side, verso apple blossom motif. Lined in lavender satin. Orange braid hanging loop with glass beads. Bottom finished with pair of orange silk tassels bound with gold and silver. All embroidered is knot stitch.

Hearst Museum object titled Collar, accession number 9-15424, described as Collar or may be worn as skirt decoration; silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns, wool, pile weave possibly cotton; curved band with 45 petal shaped pieces pendant, embroidered, 4 long embroidered strips; multicolored; 16 1/2 inch band and 36 inch strips; each petal has different design, strips embroidered too.

Hearst Museum object titled Collar, accession number 9-15423, described as Collar; silk, brass button; slightly curved band with petal shaped pendant pieces, embroidered, damask lining; multicolored; 7 by 13 inches irregular; floral, fruit, and bat motives.

Hearst Museum object titled Embroidered piece, accession number 9-15801, described as EMBROIDERED FRAGMENT. Linen, metallic yarn. Handweaving, embroidery. Natural ground w. golds. greens, pinks and metallics. Embroidered end of small coarse linen towel or gift scarf. Design of 2 large and 2 small trees on each side of peaked hemispheres w. floral designs. 3 edges rolled & hemmed, 1 end torn, very soiled, metallic emb. tarnished. 11 inches by 9¾ inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Embroidered strip, accession number 9-15184, described as EMBROIDERED STRIP. Silk, satin, silk yarn. Embroidery. White ground w. blue, brown, green, yellow and white. Embroidered strip of white satin emb. w. all-over pattern of very detailed butterflys or moths with long, curling antennae. No repeats in design. Stain stitch in blues, browns, green, yellow, white. Water Stained and soiled, Sides folded back. 3⅜ inches by 25½ inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Embroidered strip, accession number 9-15150, described as EMBROIDERED STRIP. Silk, satin, metallic, silk yarn. Embroidery (knot, satin stitches, couching). Blue, gold, green and white on gold ground. Embroidered strip of gold satin emb. w. blue, gold, green, white knot and satin stitches with a touch of gold metallic couching. Flowers, leaves, butterfly. Soiled and stained. 5½ inches by 38 inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Embroidered strips, accession number 9-15211a,b, described as PAIR OF EMBROIDERED STRIPS. Silk, metallic. Pattern weave, embroidery (knot st., couching). White ground, multicolor. Pair of white pattern weave silk strips embroidered in a 3¾ x 18 inch area of knot and couched emb. of various symbols, flowerw, butterflies. Poor quality of emb. a: stained w. coffee color in 2 large areas. b: stained less darkly than "a". a & b: 37½ inches by 6¾ inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Embroidery, accession number 9-15094, described as Framed embroidery. Silk, good glass, metal. Satin, stain stitch emb., framing, handcarving. Multicolor on white ground, brown wood. Framed embroidery, mountain landscape w. 1 tree, plants, 18 birds and animals. Mostly satin stitch multicolor emb. on white satin ground. Hand carved wooden frame w. glass & fitted back panel. Two hanging rings at top. Good condition. 14⅝ inches by 19 inches.