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Fragment of a Band with Abstract Pattern, 1500s. Italy, Venice, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 5.1 x 25.5 cm (2 x 10 1/16 in Stock Photo

RMRY234N–Fragment of a Band with Abstract Pattern, 1500s. Italy, Venice, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 5.1 x 25.5 cm (2 x 10 1/16 in

Fragment of a Band with Abstract Pattern, 1500s. Italy, Venice, 16th century. Bleached linen: needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); overall: 5.1 x 25.5 cm (2 x 10 1/16 in.). Stock Photo

RM2H10T9J–Fragment of a Band with Abstract Pattern, 1500s. Italy, Venice, 16th century. Bleached linen: needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); overall: 5.1 x 25.5 cm (2 x 10 1/16 in.).

Double Flour Bag. Dimensions: H. 40 1/2 in. (102.9 cm) W. 56 in. (142.2 cm). Date: last quarter 19th century. The large double flour bags created by Bakhtiari weavers usually feature pile with symmetrical knots at the bottom to protect the bag in areas of extreme wear. Unlike the other Bakhtiari double flour bag on view (MMA 2015.490.8), the ground here is executed in weft-faced plain weave using white cotton, and the patterning is made in sumak extra-weft wrapping with wool threads. The weaver chose to decorate the bag with repeating lozenges and other geometric motifs, as well as stylized Stock Photo

RMPAXY97–Double Flour Bag. Dimensions: H. 40 1/2 in. (102.9 cm) W. 56 in. (142.2 cm). Date: last quarter 19th century. The large double flour bags created by Bakhtiari weavers usually feature pile with symmetrical knots at the bottom to protect the bag in areas of extreme wear. Unlike the other Bakhtiari double flour bag on view (MMA 2015.490.8), the ground here is executed in weft-faced plain weave using white cotton, and the patterning is made in sumak extra-weft wrapping with wool threads. The weaver chose to decorate the bag with repeating lozenges and other geometric motifs, as well as stylized

Towel. 1701–1800. Mytilene. Linen and silk, plain weave self patterned by ground weft floats; embroidered with silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk in Bosnian, flat, double running, running (pattern darning) twined double running, and satin stitches; edged with plied warp fringe with silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk tassels Stock Photo

RM2AHTW59–Towel. 1701–1800. Mytilene. Linen and silk, plain weave self patterned by ground weft floats; embroidered with silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk in Bosnian, flat, double running, running (pattern darning) twined double running, and satin stitches; edged with plied warp fringe with silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk tassels

Cover with Border of Abstract Floral Motifs, 18th century. Stock Photo

RM2A50HTF–Cover with Border of Abstract Floral Motifs, 18th century.

Roots of mature beech trees exposed on an earth bank by natural erosion Stock Photo

RMDRA5G5–Roots of mature beech trees exposed on an earth bank by natural erosion

j notary 1503 1504 16 febuary voragine jacobus de legenda aurea eve holding an apple the serpant twined around the tree adam whi Stock Photo

RMBDWWW3–j notary 1503 1504 16 febuary voragine jacobus de legenda aurea eve holding an apple the serpant twined around the tree adam whi

Towel, 18th century, Greece, Northern Sporades Islands, Lesbos, Mytilene, Mytilene, Linen and silk, plain weave self patterned by ground weft floats, embroidered with silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk in Bosnian, flat, double running, running (pattern darning) twined double running, and satin stitches, edged with plied warp fringe with silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk tassels, 252.2 x 39.3 cm (99 1/4 x 15 1/2 in.), Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, Stock Photo

RF2B8Y219–Towel, 18th century, Greece, Northern Sporades Islands, Lesbos, Mytilene, Mytilene, Linen and silk, plain weave self patterned by ground weft floats, embroidered with silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk in Bosnian, flat, double running, running (pattern darning) twined double running, and satin stitches, edged with plied warp fringe with silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk tassels, 252.2 x 39.3 cm (99 1/4 x 15 1/2 in.), Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism,

large trees twined with ivy and creepers, jungle, Almendares Park, Havana, Cuba Stock Photo

RF2CM7708–large trees twined with ivy and creepers, jungle, Almendares Park, Havana, Cuba

General guide to the exhibition halls of the American Museum of Natural History . ground house oi the Maritime divi-sion is illustrated by a model in this hall.Both divisions of the Koryak wear cloth-ing made of reindeer skins. Before contact with other peoples theKoryak had no metal and made all theirimplements by chipping stone. At pres-ent, several settlements are renowned fortheir iron technique, which may ante-date the coming of the Russians, sincethe Tungus and Yakut were both familiarwith the blacksmiths art. The dressingof skins and the weaving of baskets bythe coiled and twined method Stock Photo

RM2AMYYDN–General guide to the exhibition halls of the American Museum of Natural History . ground house oi the Maritime divi-sion is illustrated by a model in this hall.Both divisions of the Koryak wear cloth-ing made of reindeer skins. Before contact with other peoples theKoryak had no metal and made all theirimplements by chipping stone. At pres-ent, several settlements are renowned fortheir iron technique, which may ante-date the coming of the Russians, sincethe Tungus and Yakut were both familiarwith the blacksmiths art. The dressingof skins and the weaving of baskets bythe coiled and twined method

A selection of traditional Spanish cured meats, prominently featuring sobrasada, a raw, cured sausage from the Balearic Islands made with ground pork, Stock Photo

RF2XGTYA1–A selection of traditional Spanish cured meats, prominently featuring sobrasada, a raw, cured sausage from the Balearic Islands made with ground pork,

Old twisting tree branches of an old mountain laurel and old brown dry leaves on ground Stock Photo

RFEYJE5W–Old twisting tree branches of an old mountain laurel and old brown dry leaves on ground

Tree branches grown up rolled around each other Stock Photo

RFAAN38H–Tree branches grown up rolled around each other

Nylon blue rope on rough concrete surface Stock Photo

RFBYC9P9–Nylon blue rope on rough concrete surface

Violet color leaves down right corner with sky nature shot Stock Photo

RF2G2YB8E–Violet color leaves down right corner with sky nature shot

Band with Scroll Pattern, 16th century. Italy, Sicily, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 14.7 x 388.3 cm (5 13/16 x 152 7/8 in Stock Photo

RMRY1M4F–Band with Scroll Pattern, 16th century. Italy, Sicily, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 14.7 x 388.3 cm (5 13/16 x 152 7/8 in

Fragment of a Band with Dragon, Castle, and Vegetation, 1500s. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 35.7 x 32.5 cm (14 1/16 x 12 13/16 in.). Stock Photo

RM2H10T89–Fragment of a Band with Dragon, Castle, and Vegetation, 1500s. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 35.7 x 32.5 cm (14 1/16 x 12 13/16 in.).

Corner Fragment with a Variety of Patterns, 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2A50HFK–Corner Fragment with a Variety of Patterns, 19th century.

St Nicholas [serial] . FATHER TIME WAS AT HIS WITS END TO KNOW WHAT TO DO. (SEE PAGE 171.) THE. PURLOINED CHRISTMAS. By Gelett Burgess. None of the Vernal Months had heard any- enter, but had purred musically, the whole night thing, for they had slept too soundly in their through, in their rose-hung apartments on the pink spring beds on the ground floor. They second floor of the House of Annum. Au- were a dimpled, blushing trio, the youngest gusta had heard absolutely nothing. But, and gayest daughters of old Father Time, then, every one knew she was a very sleepy Mistress May had twined arbut Stock Photo

RM2AJ5H1T–St Nicholas [serial] . FATHER TIME WAS AT HIS WITS END TO KNOW WHAT TO DO. (SEE PAGE 171.) THE. PURLOINED CHRISTMAS. By Gelett Burgess. None of the Vernal Months had heard any- enter, but had purred musically, the whole night thing, for they had slept too soundly in their through, in their rose-hung apartments on the pink spring beds on the ground floor. They second floor of the House of Annum. Au- were a dimpled, blushing trio, the youngest gusta had heard absolutely nothing. But, and gayest daughters of old Father Time, then, every one knew she was a very sleepy Mistress May had twined arbut

RFEYJE4K–Old twisting tree branches of an old mountain laurel and old brown dry leaves on ground

RFAAN37K–Tree branches grown up rolled around each other

Pink color leaves on forest field with tree roots place nature shot Stock Photo

RF2G2YAF6–Pink color leaves on forest field with tree roots place nature shot

Fragment of a Band with Geometric Pattern and Floral Motif, 19th century. Italy, 19th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); cotton (est.); overall: 5.9 x 48 cm (2 5/16 x 18 7/8 in Stock Photo

RMRY2APW–Fragment of a Band with Geometric Pattern and Floral Motif, 19th century. Italy, 19th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); cotton (est.); overall: 5.9 x 48 cm (2 5/16 x 18 7/8 in

Border with Stags, Fountains, and Trees, 1500s. Italy, Sicily, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction) and applied fringe; bleached linen (est.); overall: 13.5 x 177.3 cm (5 5/16 x 69 13/16 in.). Prancing stags, represented with their heads turned backward, flank an ornate fountain. The fountain motif could allude to rejuvenation and immortality. Stock Photo

RM2H0Y0N7–Border with Stags, Fountains, and Trees, 1500s. Italy, Sicily, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction) and applied fringe; bleached linen (est.); overall: 13.5 x 177.3 cm (5 5/16 x 69 13/16 in.). Prancing stags, represented with their heads turned backward, flank an ornate fountain. The fountain motif could allude to rejuvenation and immortality.

Fragment of a Border with Repeated Pattern of Fantastic Winged Animals, 1500s-1600s. Italy, 16th-17th century. Bleached linen: needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions) and fringe; overall: 28.8 x 143.2 cm (11 5/16 x 56 3/8 in.). A four-legged animal pattern repeats in the top register, and winged birds appear in the central and bottom register. The birds, which are significantly larger in the central panel, may be peacocks. Stock Photo

RM2H0YPJF–Fragment of a Border with Repeated Pattern of Fantastic Winged Animals, 1500s-1600s. Italy, 16th-17th century. Bleached linen: needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions) and fringe; overall: 28.8 x 143.2 cm (11 5/16 x 56 3/8 in.). A four-legged animal pattern repeats in the top register, and winged birds appear in the central and bottom register. The birds, which are significantly larger in the central panel, may be peacocks.

Fragment of a Band with Abstract Pattern, 1500s. Stock Photo

RM2A50WFJ–Fragment of a Band with Abstract Pattern, 1500s.

Cloth with Border of Peacocks and Vegetation, 17th-18th century. Italy, 17th-18th century. Plain weave linen with needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 80.3 x 334.3 cm (31 5/8 x 131 5/8 in.). This large cloth shows a repeated pattern of confronted peacocks flanked by decorative motifs. More birds appear in the register above, and a pattern of four-legged animals is in the register below. Stock Photo

RM2H0YPGT–Cloth with Border of Peacocks and Vegetation, 17th-18th century. Italy, 17th-18th century. Plain weave linen with needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 80.3 x 334.3 cm (31 5/8 x 131 5/8 in.). This large cloth shows a repeated pattern of confronted peacocks flanked by decorative motifs. More birds appear in the register above, and a pattern of four-legged animals is in the register below.

Fragment of a Band with Confronted Birds, a Formal Tree, and Smaller Animals, 1500s. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 39.1 x 45.6 cm (15 3/8 x 17 15/16 in.). Birds, perhaps eagles, confront each other on this corner fragment. Of particular interest is how they are surrounded by smaller animals and framed by a geometric structure. This could reference a family’s heraldry, or show the lace maker’s skill in rendering figural and geometric motifs. Stock Photo

RM2H0YPGE–Fragment of a Band with Confronted Birds, a Formal Tree, and Smaller Animals, 1500s. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 39.1 x 45.6 cm (15 3/8 x 17 15/16 in.). Birds, perhaps eagles, confront each other on this corner fragment. Of particular interest is how they are surrounded by smaller animals and framed by a geometric structure. This could reference a family’s heraldry, or show the lace maker’s skill in rendering figural and geometric motifs.

. Sharp eyes; a rambler's calendar of fifty-two weeks among insects, birds and flowers; . it now everywherein our walks, clambering over fence and shrub, andlending its graceful foliage and drooping pinky-whiteblossoms to many a homely weed which ought to beglad enough for the borrowed adornment. Here is anook in the woods where the ground is screened be-neath its delicate threefold leaves, while an ascendingspray has twined to the summit of a neighboring golden-rod, perhaps, with long tendril-like tips reaching out fornew opportunities. It is the delicate wild bean; and if the threefoldleaf a Stock Photo

RM2CPCYM5–. Sharp eyes; a rambler's calendar of fifty-two weeks among insects, birds and flowers; . it now everywherein our walks, clambering over fence and shrub, andlending its graceful foliage and drooping pinky-whiteblossoms to many a homely weed which ought to beglad enough for the borrowed adornment. Here is anook in the woods where the ground is screened be-neath its delicate threefold leaves, while an ascendingspray has twined to the summit of a neighboring golden-rod, perhaps, with long tendril-like tips reaching out fornew opportunities. It is the delicate wild bean; and if the threefoldleaf a

RFEYJEAR–Old twisting tree branches of an old mountain laurel and old brown dry leaves on ground

Fragment with Animal and Vegetal Motifs, 16th century. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions); unbleached and bleached linen (est.); overall: 29.2 x 32.2 cm (11 1/2 x 12 11/16 in Stock Photo

RMRY1JJY–Fragment with Animal and Vegetal Motifs, 16th century. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions); unbleached and bleached linen (est.); overall: 29.2 x 32.2 cm (11 1/2 x 12 11/16 in

Fragment of a Band with Geometric Pattern and Floral Motif, 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2A50WG7–Fragment of a Band with Geometric Pattern and Floral Motif, 19th century.

Border with Renaissance Motif, early 19th century. Italy, early 19th century. Needle lace, machine-made burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 31.1 x 297.4 cm (12 1/4 x 117 1/16 in.). A scrolling vine or a tendril motif is a recurring pattern in needle lace. The frequent use of the motif, adapted in lace from different centuries and regions, suggests that it may have been inspired by a design in a printed pattern book. Stock Photo

RM2H0YPGA–Border with Renaissance Motif, early 19th century. Italy, early 19th century. Needle lace, machine-made burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 31.1 x 297.4 cm (12 1/4 x 117 1/16 in.). A scrolling vine or a tendril motif is a recurring pattern in needle lace. The frequent use of the motif, adapted in lace from different centuries and regions, suggests that it may have been inspired by a design in a printed pattern book.

Cover with Border of Abstract Floral Motifs, 18th century. Italy ?, 18th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); silk (est.) and unidentified ground fiber; overall: 133.4 x 114 cm (52 1/2 x 44 7/8 in.). Notable for its bright and valued colors, this cover has a needle lace border of natural and organic motifs attached to a silk cloth. The lace is divided into two registers, possibly representing stylized plants and flowers growing above ground with their roots growing in pots beneath them. Stock Photo

RM2H0YT5D–Cover with Border of Abstract Floral Motifs, 18th century. Italy ?, 18th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); silk (est.) and unidentified ground fiber; overall: 133.4 x 114 cm (52 1/2 x 44 7/8 in.). Notable for its bright and valued colors, this cover has a needle lace border of natural and organic motifs attached to a silk cloth. The lace is divided into two registers, possibly representing stylized plants and flowers growing above ground with their roots growing in pots beneath them.

. The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house . ome good examples are to be seen in the SouthKensington Museum Galleries. In columns withtrellis work a white marble ground with leaves androses twined round it naturally, would look a greatdeal better than formal lines of stiff ornaments. Some of our latest Gothic architects who were atthe same time artists, did not trouble themselves todraw out according to rule the geometric lines for thefoliation of their Gothic windows. They knew Stock Photo

RM2CE6JMM–. The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house . ome good examples are to be seen in the SouthKensington Museum Galleries. In columns withtrellis work a white marble ground with leaves androses twined round it naturally, would look a greatdeal better than formal lines of stiff ornaments. Some of our latest Gothic architects who were atthe same time artists, did not trouble themselves todraw out according to rule the geometric lines for thefoliation of their Gothic windows. They knew

Fragment of a Border with Floral Vine and Geometric Patterns, 16th century. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions) and reticella; bleached linen (est.); overall: 32.9 x 69.3 cm (12 15/16 x 27 5/16 in.). Textiles often incorporate multiple techniques within a single piece, providing visual interest, and also demonstrating the skill and versatility of the maker. This fragment incorporates both reticella, a type of geometric needle lace worked on a grid of plaited or laid thread, and a border of burato. Stock Photo

RM2H0YRKP–Fragment of a Border with Floral Vine and Geometric Patterns, 16th century. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions) and reticella; bleached linen (est.); overall: 32.9 x 69.3 cm (12 15/16 x 27 5/16 in.). Textiles often incorporate multiple techniques within a single piece, providing visual interest, and also demonstrating the skill and versatility of the maker. This fragment incorporates both reticella, a type of geometric needle lace worked on a grid of plaited or laid thread, and a border of burato.

Fragment of a Border with Abstract Pattern, 16th century. Italy, Sicily, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction) and bobbin lace edging; brown silk (est.), unbleached and bleached linen (est.), or cotton (est.); overall: 8 x 19.1 cm (3 1/8 x 7 1/2 in.). The dark yellow ground of the unbleached linen allows for the pattern, worked in bleached linen in the buratto technique, to stand out. Brown silk thread has also been incorporated, adding a shimmering effect to the contrasting colors. Stock Photo

RM2H0YPHJ–Fragment of a Border with Abstract Pattern, 16th century. Italy, Sicily, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction) and bobbin lace edging; brown silk (est.), unbleached and bleached linen (est.), or cotton (est.); overall: 8 x 19.1 cm (3 1/8 x 7 1/2 in.). The dark yellow ground of the unbleached linen allows for the pattern, worked in bleached linen in the buratto technique, to stand out. Brown silk thread has also been incorporated, adding a shimmering effect to the contrasting colors.

Fragment of a Band with Birds and Trees, 16th century. Italy, Sicily, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 5.4 x 23.5 cm (2 1/8 x 9 1/4 in Stock Photo

RMRY2358–Fragment of a Band with Birds and Trees, 16th century. Italy, Sicily, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 5.4 x 23.5 cm (2 1/8 x 9 1/4 in

Fragment of a Border with Repeated Pattern of Fantastic Winged Animals, 1500s-1600s. Stock Photo

RM2A50WK0–Fragment of a Border with Repeated Pattern of Fantastic Winged Animals, 1500s-1600s.

. Mrs. Carrie Alice Thornton, née Esmond, born May 16th, 1846. Died January 2d, 1887 . 0 home hath she, all homes are hers,Her. wreathed gifts she takes in twain,To one her joy she ministers,To one her eestacy of pain;Or, may be, drops them twined in oneUntil their chequered use is done. Where want has ground the earth to dustAnd heartache settles on the- cheek, She offers not the needed crust To feed the hungry and the weak; Yet, with the light of ripening fields, Her smile the thought of plenty yields.41 THE ANGEL OF NA TUKE. She walks the streets that maidens frailHave trodden since the nig Stock Photo

RM2CJ2EJB–. Mrs. Carrie Alice Thornton, née Esmond, born May 16th, 1846. Died January 2d, 1887 . 0 home hath she, all homes are hers,Her. wreathed gifts she takes in twain,To one her joy she ministers,To one her eestacy of pain;Or, may be, drops them twined in oneUntil their chequered use is done. Where want has ground the earth to dustAnd heartache settles on the- cheek, She offers not the needed crust To feed the hungry and the weak; Yet, with the light of ripening fields, Her smile the thought of plenty yields.41 THE ANGEL OF NA TUKE. She walks the streets that maidens frailHave trodden since the nig

RM2H0YPJ4–Fragment with Animal and Vegetal Motifs, 16th century. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions); unbleached and bleached linen (est.); overall: 29.2 x 32.2 cm (11 1/2 x 12 11/16 in.). The dark yellow of the unbleached linen ground allows for the pattern, worked in bleached linen in the burato technique, to prominently stand out. A thicker white thread outlines the design of stags in the top register, the vegetal motifs throughout, and the griffin or crowned eagle on the right.

RM2H0YPH7–Band with Scroll Pattern, 16th century. Italy, Sicily, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 14.7 x 388.3 cm (5 13/16 x 152 7/8 in.). A scrolling vine with budding vegetation or a tendril is a recurring pattern in needle lace. The frequent use of the motif, adapted in lace from different centuries and regions, suggests that it was found in a pattern book. Here, the pattern is excessively ornate with additional swirling motifs and flourishing vases.

Fragment of a Border with Standing and Seated Birds Amidst Vegetation, 1500s. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 40.1 x 46.4 cm (15 13/16 x 18 1/4 in.). Three distinct bird species appear in this fragment distinguished through their body, neck, and feather shapes. In the period this lace was created, there was growing interest in the scientific study of birds, called ornithology. Ornithological books and prints depicted accurate records of birds, which deviated from previous fanciful portrayals. Stock Photo

RM2H0YPHX–Fragment of a Border with Standing and Seated Birds Amidst Vegetation, 1500s. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 40.1 x 46.4 cm (15 13/16 x 18 1/4 in.). Three distinct bird species appear in this fragment distinguished through their body, neck, and feather shapes. In the period this lace was created, there was growing interest in the scientific study of birds, called ornithology. Ornithological books and prints depicted accurate records of birds, which deviated from previous fanciful portrayals.

RMRY1KK6–Border with Renaissance Motif, early 19th century. Italy, early 19th century. Needle lace, machine-made burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 31.1 x 297.4 cm (12 1/4 x 117 1/16 in

RM2H0YMA8–Fragment of a Band with Birds and Trees, 16th century. Italy, Sicily, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 5.4 x 23.5 cm (2 1/8 x 9 1/4 in.). This lace, made in Sicily, shows a close relationship to a pattern in a model book published in Lyon, France, a commercial center of printing and luxury textile trade with strong ties to Italy. The designs were based on a grid, making it easier for the lace maker to translate the printed image into needlework.

Cloth with Border of Vegetal Motifs and Insertion with Bird Motifs, 18th century. Cyprus ?, 18th century. Plain weave wool with needle lace, burato insertion (twined ground and darned in two directions), filet/lacis border and edging (knotted ground and darned in one direction), drawn work, and embroidery; bleached linen (est.), wool (est.), and cotton (est.); overall: 72.6 x 233.6 cm (28 9/16 x 91 15/16 in.). Textiles often incorporate multiple needlework techniques within a single piece. One of the techniques in this example of lace is called cutwork. In cutwork, portions of the textile gro Stock Photo

RM2H10920–Cloth with Border of Vegetal Motifs and Insertion with Bird Motifs, 18th century. Cyprus ?, 18th century. Plain weave wool with needle lace, burato insertion (twined ground and darned in two directions), filet/lacis border and edging (knotted ground and darned in one direction), drawn work, and embroidery; bleached linen (est.), wool (est.), and cotton (est.); overall: 72.6 x 233.6 cm (28 9/16 x 91 15/16 in.). Textiles often incorporate multiple needlework techniques within a single piece. One of the techniques in this example of lace is called cutwork. In cutwork, portions of the textile gro

Fragment of a Band with Confronted Birds, a Formal Tree, and Smaller Animals, 1500s. Stock Photo

RM2A50WGB–Fragment of a Band with Confronted Birds, a Formal Tree, and Smaller Animals, 1500s.

Fragment of a Band with Three Crosses of the Crucifixion, 18th century. Spain, 18th century. Needle lace, filet/lacis (knotted ground and darned in one direction) and burato (twined ground and darned in two directions); bleached linen (est.); overall: 29.2 x 26 cm (11 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.). The three crosses on a hill depicted in this piece of lace reference Golgotha or Calvary, the hill upon which Jesus was crucified. The ladder resting against the central cross suggests the Deposition of Christ. The scene is ensconced within a decorative scallop, imitative of lace and tassels, perhaps indicatin Stock Photo

RM2H0YT2N–Fragment of a Band with Three Crosses of the Crucifixion, 18th century. Spain, 18th century. Needle lace, filet/lacis (knotted ground and darned in one direction) and burato (twined ground and darned in two directions); bleached linen (est.); overall: 29.2 x 26 cm (11 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.). The three crosses on a hill depicted in this piece of lace reference Golgotha or Calvary, the hill upon which Jesus was crucified. The ladder resting against the central cross suggests the Deposition of Christ. The scene is ensconced within a decorative scallop, imitative of lace and tassels, perhaps indicatin

Cloth with Border of Crowned Double-Headed Eagles with Various Emblems, Birds, and Other Animals, 19th century. Italy, 19th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions), bobbin lace insert and edging, and crochet insert; bleached linen (est.); overall: 62.4 x 132.3 cm (24 9/16 x 52 1/16 in.). A range of techniques were used to create textural variation in this lace cloth: buratto, bobbin, and crochet. Figural motifs appear within the inserted buratto bands. Different birds, with crosses visible on their chests, crowned double-headed eagles, and feline figures faci Stock Photo

RM2H0YPJE–Cloth with Border of Crowned Double-Headed Eagles with Various Emblems, Birds, and Other Animals, 19th century. Italy, 19th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions), bobbin lace insert and edging, and crochet insert; bleached linen (est.); overall: 62.4 x 132.3 cm (24 9/16 x 52 1/16 in.). A range of techniques were used to create textural variation in this lace cloth: buratto, bobbin, and crochet. Figural motifs appear within the inserted buratto bands. Different birds, with crosses visible on their chests, crowned double-headed eagles, and feline figures faci

Corner Fragment with a Variety of Patterns, 19th century. Italy, 19th century. Needle lace, machine-made burato (twined ground and darned in two directions), cutwork, drawnwork, and applied fringe; bleached linen (est.); overall: 79.8 x 71.4 cm (31 7/16 x 28 1/8 in.). Textiles often incorporate multiple needlework techniques within a single piece. One of the main techniques in this example of lace is called cutwork. In cutwork, portions of the textile ground, such as a linen or cotton cloth, are cut away and threads are removed to create holes. The edges of the hole are then reinforced with e Stock Photo

RM2H0YPEW–Corner Fragment with a Variety of Patterns, 19th century. Italy, 19th century. Needle lace, machine-made burato (twined ground and darned in two directions), cutwork, drawnwork, and applied fringe; bleached linen (est.); overall: 79.8 x 71.4 cm (31 7/16 x 28 1/8 in.). Textiles often incorporate multiple needlework techniques within a single piece. One of the main techniques in this example of lace is called cutwork. In cutwork, portions of the textile ground, such as a linen or cotton cloth, are cut away and threads are removed to create holes. The edges of the hole are then reinforced with e

. The call of the West -letters from British Columbia . youmust go on foot and explore some of the countlesstrails which intersect it in all directions. We maywander over new ground day after day for months,discovering unexpected beauties each day. Nowwe pass along a corduroy trail over a piece ofswampy ground, immense moss-covered logs lyingall around, ferns growing in luxuriance. Frequentlywe see great trees, two or three feet in diameter,growing apparently out of a large fallen log, buta closer inspection reveals the roots twined roundit. Then we come out suddenly on the little lake,reeds g Stock Photo

RM2CE119A–. The call of the West -letters from British Columbia . youmust go on foot and explore some of the countlesstrails which intersect it in all directions. We maywander over new ground day after day for months,discovering unexpected beauties each day. Nowwe pass along a corduroy trail over a piece ofswampy ground, immense moss-covered logs lyingall around, ferns growing in luxuriance. Frequentlywe see great trees, two or three feet in diameter,growing apparently out of a large fallen log, buta closer inspection reveals the roots twined roundit. Then we come out suddenly on the little lake,reeds g

Border with Battle Scene, 18th century. Russia, 18th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one and two directions) and bobbin lace edging; unbleached linen (est.); overall: 61.1 x 192.5 cm (24 1/16 x 75 13/16 in Stock Photo

RMRY277R–Border with Battle Scene, 18th century. Russia, 18th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one and two directions) and bobbin lace edging; unbleached linen (est.); overall: 61.1 x 192.5 cm (24 1/16 x 75 13/16 in

Fragment of a Band with Dragon, Castle, and Vegetation, 1500s. Stock Photo

RM2A50WGX–Fragment of a Band with Dragon, Castle, and Vegetation, 1500s.

. Twilight dreams: being poems and pictures of life and nature . 28 ^^^x^/. TOGETHER. t SAPLING oak, with clincrinsr ivy bound,So that in common, on their leaves en-twined.The warm sun shines, or blows the wintry wind ;Together both grow upward, and are crownedWith all the glory in perfection found,And then together in old age decay.Until at last there comes a stormy day,That bears them, still twined closely, to tne ground. Two loving hearts, firm-bound in early youth.That pass together down the vale of years.Through sunny joys, through cloudy griefs andfears,So closely knit in bonds of love a Stock Photo

RM2CHX20E–. Twilight dreams: being poems and pictures of life and nature . 28 ^^^x^/. TOGETHER. t SAPLING oak, with clincrinsr ivy bound,So that in common, on their leaves en-twined.The warm sun shines, or blows the wintry wind ;Together both grow upward, and are crownedWith all the glory in perfection found,And then together in old age decay.Until at last there comes a stormy day,That bears them, still twined closely, to tne ground. Two loving hearts, firm-bound in early youth.That pass together down the vale of years.Through sunny joys, through cloudy griefs andfears,So closely knit in bonds of love a

RMRY27EN–Cover with Border of Abstract Floral Motifs, 18th century. Italy ?, 18th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); silk (est.) and unidentified ground fiber; overall: 133.4 x 114 cm (52 1/2 x 44 7/8 in

Fragment of a Border with Standing and Seated Birds Amidst Vegetation, 1500s. Stock Photo

RM2A50WJM–Fragment of a Border with Standing and Seated Birds Amidst Vegetation, 1500s.

. The Bee-keepers' review. Bee culture. 374 THE BEE-KEEPER'S PEVIEW. General View of the Pure Food Show from the Balcony of the Coliseum. feet square,) arranged in three double tended from the corner posts of each rows, with alleys between the rows, and booth to the center. The building was three cross-alleys. The decorations were lighted with both incandescent and arc yellow and green, with imitation autumn lights, and there was one incandescent leaves twined over the rafters that ex- light, enclosed in a ground glass globe, at. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page im Stock Photo

RMRJF3D2–. The Bee-keepers' review. Bee culture. 374 THE BEE-KEEPER'S PEVIEW. General View of the Pure Food Show from the Balcony of the Coliseum. feet square,) arranged in three double tended from the corner posts of each rows, with alleys between the rows, and booth to the center. The building was three cross-alleys. The decorations were lighted with both incandescent and arc yellow and green, with imitation autumn lights, and there was one incandescent leaves twined over the rafters that ex- light, enclosed in a ground glass globe, at. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page im

Fragment of a Border with Standing and Seated Birds Amidst Vegetation, 16th century. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 40.1 x 46.4 cm (15 13/16 x 18 1/4 in Stock Photo

RMRY236H–Fragment of a Border with Standing and Seated Birds Amidst Vegetation, 16th century. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 40.1 x 46.4 cm (15 13/16 x 18 1/4 in

Band with Scroll Pattern, 16th century. Stock Photo

RM2A50849–Band with Scroll Pattern, 16th century.

. The book of a naturalist [microform]. Sciences naturelles; Natural history; Animal behavior; Animaux. THE SERPENT IN LITERATURE 198 grubbing up an oH stump. Still more wonderful it is to witness a knot or twined mass of adders, not self-buried, semi-torpid, and of the temperature of the cold ground, but hot-blooded in the hot sun, active, hissing, swinging their tails. In a remote comer of this island there exists an extensive boggy heath where adders are still abundant, and grow black as the stagnant rushy pools, and the slime under the turf, which invites the foot with its velvety appearan Stock Photo

RMRENEH3–. The book of a naturalist [microform]. Sciences naturelles; Natural history; Animal behavior; Animaux. THE SERPENT IN LITERATURE 198 grubbing up an oH stump. Still more wonderful it is to witness a knot or twined mass of adders, not self-buried, semi-torpid, and of the temperature of the cold ground, but hot-blooded in the hot sun, active, hissing, swinging their tails. In a remote comer of this island there exists an extensive boggy heath where adders are still abundant, and grow black as the stagnant rushy pools, and the slime under the turf, which invites the foot with its velvety appearan

RMRY1JK4–Fragment of a Border with Floral Vine and Geometric Patterns, 16th century. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions) and reticella; bleached linen (est.); overall: 32.9 x 69.3 cm (12 15/16 x 27 5/16 in

Fragment of a Band with Birds and Trees, 16th century. Stock Photo

RM2A50WFP–Fragment of a Band with Birds and Trees, 16th century.

. Annual report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Institution; Smithsonian Institution. Archives; Discoveries in science. ABOEIGINAL AMERICAN BASKETRY. 291 Follow these pairs up to the top of the basket and note that the two rows of twined weaving—one dark, the other light—also inclose pairs, ])ut not the same pairs, between the single twinings. Here seven human figures are woven in black on a lirown ground. The pairs are holding- in their hands between them a rhomboid ol)ject, reminding one of an Iroquois wampum belt in which two warriors are shown as Ibearin Stock Photo

RMRM2TBK–. Annual report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Institution; Smithsonian Institution. Archives; Discoveries in science. ABOEIGINAL AMERICAN BASKETRY. 291 Follow these pairs up to the top of the basket and note that the two rows of twined weaving—one dark, the other light—also inclose pairs, ])ut not the same pairs, between the single twinings. Here seven human figures are woven in black on a lirown ground. The pairs are holding- in their hands between them a rhomboid ol)ject, reminding one of an Iroquois wampum belt in which two warriors are shown as Ibearin

Joined Borders with Floral Motifs, 19th century. Russia, 19th century. Needle lace, machine-made filet/lacis (est.) (twined ground and darned in two directions); bleached linen (est.); overall: 55.8 x 48.1 cm (21 15/16 x 18 15/16 in Stock Photo

RMRY1M4D–Joined Borders with Floral Motifs, 19th century. Russia, 19th century. Needle lace, machine-made filet/lacis (est.) (twined ground and darned in two directions); bleached linen (est.); overall: 55.8 x 48.1 cm (21 15/16 x 18 15/16 in

Fragment with Animal and Vegetal Motifs, 16th century. Stock Photo

RM2A50XDN–Fragment with Animal and Vegetal Motifs, 16th century.

Fragment of a Band with Confronted Birds, a Formal Tree, and Smaller Animals, 16th century. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 39.1 x 45.6 cm (15 3/8 x 17 15/16 in Stock Photo

RMRY236M–Fragment of a Band with Confronted Birds, a Formal Tree, and Smaller Animals, 16th century. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 39.1 x 45.6 cm (15 3/8 x 17 15/16 in

Fragment of a Border with Floral Vine and Geometric Patterns, 16th century. Stock Photo

RM2A50WH7–Fragment of a Border with Floral Vine and Geometric Patterns, 16th century.

RMRY2WYP–Corner Fragment with a Variety of Patterns, 19th century. Italy, 19th century. Needle lace, machine-made burato (twined ground and darned in two directions), cutwork, drawnwork, and applied fringe; bleached linen (est.); overall: 79.8 x 71.4 cm (31 7/16 x 28 1/8 in

Band with Parade of Human Figures, Stags, and Other Fantastic Animals, 16th-17th century. Stock Photo

RM2A5084C–Band with Parade of Human Figures, Stags, and Other Fantastic Animals, 16th-17th century.

Fragment of a Border with Repeated Pattern of Fantastic Winged Animals, 16th-17th century. Italy, 16th-17th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions) and fringe; bleached linen (est.); overall: 28.8 x 143.2 cm (11 5/16 x 56 3/8 in Stock Photo

RMRY1JJX–Fragment of a Border with Repeated Pattern of Fantastic Winged Animals, 16th-17th century. Italy, 16th-17th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions) and fringe; bleached linen (est.); overall: 28.8 x 143.2 cm (11 5/16 x 56 3/8 in

Border with Renaissance Motif, early 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2A50B3W–Border with Renaissance Motif, early 19th century.

RMRY235F–Fragment of a Border with Abstract Pattern, 16th century. Italy, Sicily, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction) and bobbin lace edging; brown silk (est.), unbleached and bleached linen (est.), or cotton (est.); overall: 8 x 19.1 cm (3 1/8 x 7 1/2 in

Cloth with Border of Crowned Double-Headed Eagles with Various Emblems, Birds, and Other Animals, 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2A50GRH–Cloth with Border of Crowned Double-Headed Eagles with Various Emblems, Birds, and Other Animals, 19th century.

Cloth with Border of Female Figures and Peacocks, 18th-19th century. Russia, 18th-19th century. Plain weave linen with needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one and two directions) and bobbin lace edging; unbleached linen (est.) and silk ribbon (est.); overall: 89.8 x 95.2 cm (35 3/8 x 37 1/2 in Stock Photo

RMRY1M4B–Cloth with Border of Female Figures and Peacocks, 18th-19th century. Russia, 18th-19th century. Plain weave linen with needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one and two directions) and bobbin lace edging; unbleached linen (est.) and silk ribbon (est.); overall: 89.8 x 95.2 cm (35 3/8 x 37 1/2 in

Fragment of a Band with Three Crosses of the Crucifixion, 18th century. Stock Photo

RM2A50WGD–Fragment of a Band with Three Crosses of the Crucifixion, 18th century.

Border with Peacock Motif, 18th-19th century. Russia, 18th-19th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions), embroidered top band, ribbon insertion, and bobbin lace edging; unbleached and dyed linen (est.) and silk (est.); overall: 52.1 x 145.4 cm (20 1/2 x 57 1/4 in Stock Photo

RMRY1M4J–Border with Peacock Motif, 18th-19th century. Russia, 18th-19th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions), embroidered top band, ribbon insertion, and bobbin lace edging; unbleached and dyed linen (est.) and silk (est.); overall: 52.1 x 145.4 cm (20 1/2 x 57 1/4 in

RM2DN7PKK–Band, Medium: wool Technique: twined ground with pile, Vertical strip of eleven rectangular vertical panels containing bird motifs. The nine top panels contain stylized standing bird with two-toed feet and S-curved tail, in left profile; the two lower panels a spotted angular S-shape terminating with bird head at both ends. In blues, olive green, red, white, yellow, brownish mauve woolen pile on twined ground in broad horizontal bands of brown, tans, beige wool., Peru, before 500 AD, woven textiles, Band

RMRY22W4–Fragment of a Band with Three Crosses of the Crucifixion, 18th century. Spain, 18th century. Needle lace, filet/lacis (knotted ground and darned in one direction) and burato (twined ground and darned in two directions); bleached linen (est.); overall: 29.2 x 26 cm (11 1/2 x 10 1/4 in

Fragment of a Border with Abstract Pattern, 16th century. Stock Photo

RM2A50WH3–Fragment of a Border with Abstract Pattern, 16th century.

RMRY236N–Fragment of a Band with Dragon, Castle, and Vegetation, 1500s. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 35.7 x 32.5 cm (14 1/16 x 12 13/16 in

Towel, Mytilene, 18th century. Stock Photo

RM2HT7PYT–Towel, Mytilene, 18th century.

Band with Parade of Human Figures, Stags, and Other Fantastic Animals, 16th-17th century. Italy, Sicily ?, 16th-17th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 16.2 x 210.1 cm (6 3/8 x 82 11/16 in Stock Photo

RMRY1JK5–Band with Parade of Human Figures, Stags, and Other Fantastic Animals, 16th-17th century. Italy, Sicily ?, 16th-17th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction); bleached linen (est.); overall: 16.2 x 210.1 cm (6 3/8 x 82 11/16 in

RMRY2WYH–Cloth with Border of Crowned Double-Headed Eagles with Various Emblems, Birds, and Other Animals, 19th century. Italy, 19th century. Needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in two directions), bobbin lace insert and edging, and crochet insert; bleached linen (est.); overall: 62.4 x 132.3 cm (24 9/16 x 52 1/16 in

Cloth with Border of Figures of Men and Animals, 18th-19th century. Russia, 18th-19th century. Plain weave linen with needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one and two directions) and bobbin lace edging; bleached linen (est.) metallic and colored silk (est.); overall: 48.4 x 154.1 cm (19 1/16 x 60 11/16 in Stock Photo

RMRY1M4G–Cloth with Border of Figures of Men and Animals, 18th-19th century. Russia, 18th-19th century. Plain weave linen with needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one and two directions) and bobbin lace edging; bleached linen (est.) metallic and colored silk (est.); overall: 48.4 x 154.1 cm (19 1/16 x 60 11/16 in

RM2A2K11J–Towel, 18th century, Greece, Northern Sporades Islands, Lesbos, Mytilene, Mytilene, Linen and silk, plain weave self patterned by ground weft floats, embroidered with silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk in Bosnian, flat, double running, running (pattern darning) twined double running, and satin stitches, edged with plied warp fringe with silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk tassels, 252.2 x 39.3 cm (99 1/4 x 15 1/2 in

Caduceus, 2nd century, 26 1/8 x 12 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (66.36 x 32.39 x 14.61 cm) (approx.), Bronze, Roman, 2nd century, A winged rod with two snakes twined around it is an ancient emblem of messengers. Originating in Middle Eastern cultures such as Babylonia (in present-day Iraq), it became an attribute of Hermes, the Greek god of commerce and communication, and of Hermes’ Roman counterpart, Mercury. In Roman myth, Mercury threw his staff at two snakes fighting on the ground, which then ceased fighting and became affixed to the staff Stock Photo

RM2T90WD6–Caduceus, 2nd century, 26 1/8 x 12 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (66.36 x 32.39 x 14.61 cm) (approx.), Bronze, Roman, 2nd century, A winged rod with two snakes twined around it is an ancient emblem of messengers. Originating in Middle Eastern cultures such as Babylonia (in present-day Iraq), it became an attribute of Hermes, the Greek god of commerce and communication, and of Hermes’ Roman counterpart, Mercury. In Roman myth, Mercury threw his staff at two snakes fighting on the ground, which then ceased fighting and became affixed to the staff

Textile, Nixon & Co., 1705 - 1765, Medium: linen warp, cotton weft Technique: Printed by engraved copper plate, Plate print in red on a white ground. Main motif includes a momument supporting an urn containing a large leafed plant, a cockatoo seated at the base of the monument, a sheep standing in in front of another pedestal in the background; a tall tree with a flowering vine twined around its trunk, a cockatoo perched on a branch of the tree. A second small motif has a country cottage with 2 sheep grazing in the foreground and a birdhouse behind the house. A third motif has a cockatoo Stock Photo

RM2DMBXM4–Textile, Nixon & Co., 1705 - 1765, Medium: linen warp, cotton weft Technique: Printed by engraved copper plate, Plate print in red on a white ground. Main motif includes a momument supporting an urn containing a large leafed plant, a cockatoo seated at the base of the monument, a sheep standing in in front of another pedestal in the background; a tall tree with a flowering vine twined around its trunk, a cockatoo perched on a branch of the tree. A second small motif has a country cottage with 2 sheep grazing in the foreground and a birdhouse behind the house. A third motif has a cockatoo

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