Arts Center Library | Thousand Islands Arts Center
Collection Database
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Sampler
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03.4.4
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Rectangular sampler, predominantly blue, pink and ivory with black, mauve, beige and rose. Plain weave and twill variations.
Two selvedges, one raw but knotted and the other still has its heading. Warp is natural cotton and wefts are wool. Weft ends are loose. Colored horizonatl aband with some geometric patterns within band....View Full Record
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Sample
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01.5.81
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Fragment of paisley fabric from Scotland after 1850. Dark red and slate are dominant colors....View Full Record
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Sample
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03.4.11
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Small square sample of pick up with pickup sticks still in place. Colors are natural white cotton, two greens, dull red and "gold" metallic thread wound into one green yarn. Diamond motif in center achieved with pick up sticks. Pick up sticks are white. Two selvedges and two raw ends....View Full Record
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lace
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86.2.131
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Lace edging fragment. Filet lace in natural cotton with geometric motif and castellated border....View Full Record
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Mitten
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01.5.8
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Pair of mittens - wool boucle; outside is weft faced woven with leather palms and ball button at wrist. Grey triangle design around borders, cranberry brown background with green and tan design and white and red hearts in center. (Possibly Scandanavian?)...View Full Record
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Sample
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01.5.80
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Sample of mid 19th century fabric, possibly Russian or French. Brocaded silk twill with a variety of flowered garlands in many colors, some metal centers; one selvedge....View Full Record
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Bag, tote
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93.8.9
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Red and black tote bag with black handle and black fringe. Pattern is composed of horizontal rows of red ovoid shapes on black background. Red shiny synthetic cloth.
Warp is black cotton thread and black synthetic heavy yarn. Weft is synthetic thick red yarn....View Full Record
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Mat, Table
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93.5.87
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Off white table mat with green and silver decorative bands. Warp and weft of pearly off white singles man-made yarn. Decorative bands consist of light green boucle and silver colored metallic thread in weft. Two selvedges and two hand stitched hems....View Full Record
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Fan
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86.2.0
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Fan: Black silk with gold and green leaves and vines with a deep red flower. Tambour work embroidery. 10.5" tassel on bottom....View Full Record
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Bag, tote
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93.8.7
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Handwoven green and black tote bag. Pattern is Black strap handle and bottom fringe. Lined with light green shiny synthetic cloth. Maker's label says: "cherepov ltd. / fiber arts / lancaster, pa" in paper and similar cloth label inside noting item as handwoven.
Warp threads are black synthetic wool-like heavy yarn and black cotton sewing thread. Weft is bright green synthetic thick yarn....View Full Record
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