biglam/cooper-hewitt-alt-text huggingface dataset:
Fragment
, ca. 1805
silk Technique: satin lampas plain compound satin

Border fragment with two horizontal rows of alternating trefoil and willow branch in brown and yellow on green satin ground.
Tea Bowl and Saucer
Zurich Pottery and Porcelain Factory, Swiss, established 1763, ca. 1775
porcelain (possibly soft paste), vitreous enamel
tea bowl and saucer

Cup has no handle; slight cylindrical base. Saucer curved. Both decorated with four sprays of flowers, on a grayish body.
Square
, mid- 19th century
cotton Technique: printed on plain weave

Eight repeats of a medallion showing George Washington standing in front of a horse holding a piece of paper that reads: "Washington Victory Is Ours Paul Jones." Top part of the medallion reads "Washington" with the Liberty Bell just below. Medallion has thirty-nine stars. Above and below each medallion is a shield flag with thirteen stars. Red and white vertical stripes fill the background.
Page from Ackermann's "Repository of the Arts, Science etc,"
, 1810
g.) paper and textile swatches (fibers not identified)

Component "g" is a page from Ackermann's Repository, September 1810. Page contains printed graphics and four textile swatches: three woven and one printed.
Border
, ca. 1850
Block-printed

Resembles cut black ribbon tacked down, printed in lavender, gold and black.
Album of Trophy Designs
Jean-Charles Delafosse, French, 1734 – 1789, 1772–77
Album

Album of ornamental hanging trophy designs.
No. 4
Ludwig Lobmeyr, Austrian, 1829 - 1917, 1856
Mouth-blown glass
Goblet

Thin mouth-blown crystal
House Model
, ca. 1870
Various woods
Tea caddy

Tea caddy in the form of a nineteenth century Gothic-Tudor style half-timbered house with numerous chimneys, the roof lifting to reveal 2 tea caddies and one glass mixing bowl.
Design for a Dining Table on Carved Base
A.N. Davenport Co., 1900–05
Pen and black ink on thin, cream paper
Drawing

Round molded and beaded table top raised on column-like support sitting atop an elaborately carved base terminating in molded and carved ball-and-claw feet.
Button
, late 18th century
Stoneware

Medallion or mount in the style of Wedgwood Jasperware; ornamented with Medusa head shown full face; white on a blue ground.

In bag, stored with card 4
Design for embroidery
, ca. 1750
silk, ink, graphite Technique: embroidery on ink drawn pattern on satin weave

A free hand drawing of floral swags on cream color satin with part of the embroidery completed.
Towel
, late 18th–early 19th century
raw silk, metal sequins Technique: embroidered on plain weave with punched work

Each end of a plain white towel embroidered with a large stylized floral ornament rising out of a small vase, in white silk, silk floss, and small, tarnished silver discs, surrounded by a wide border of eyelet punched work. Row of animal and floral motifs surmounts border, and on each end a short fringe of linen with silver discs is attached.
Ceiling paper
Maxwell & Co., S.A., Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper, liquid mica

Quatrefoil motif composed of foliate scrolls and floral sprigs, connected to other quatrefoil motifs at four points. Motif of floral sprig enclosed within four acanthus scrolls fills each void. Printed on off-white ground.
Sidewall
Arthur & Robert, ca. 1790
Block-printed on handmade paper

Arabesque intermediate panel. Contains butterfly, coiled snakes, peacock feathers, vase with floral bouquet, altar, and cameo motifs. Applied border on four sides.
Bloomers
, late 19th century
Plated metal
Matchsafe

In the form of a pair of women's bloomers, featuring simulated creases and lace cuffs. Lid on top. Striker on lid.
Six of Diamonds from Set of "Jeu Imperial–Second Empire–Napoleon III" Playing Cards
B.P. Grimaud, Paris, France, 1858
Lithograph on glazed paper
Playing Card

Six of Diamonds from Set of "Jeu Imperial-Second Empire-Napoleon III" Playing Cards.
Architectural Details from House in Orléans
Arnold William Brunner, American, 1857–1925, 1883
Graphite on paper
Drawing

Panel, center, with moulding above and below. Profiles of wall design, right and left.
Illustration for "Roman Military Punishment" by John Beaver
William Hogarth, English, 1697 - 1764, 1725-1794
Etching on paper
Print

Execution of a soldier in a square.
Waistcoat fronts
, late 18th century
silk Technique: chain stitch embroidery on satin weave

Gentleman's waistcoat fronts, connected by a low standing collar, are embroidered in multicolored naturalistic flower sprays. Waistcoat is straight across the bottom with straight pocket flaps.
Fragment
, mid 16th – mid 17th century
silk metallic thread Technique: bobbin lace, metallic

Fragment of metallic lace with triangular tabs made from loose interlacings.
Water Ripples
, 1780–1830
Mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire)
Katagami

Two ripples form swirls going in the opposite direction. They are surrounded by different size square shapes that have been punched out in random directions. There are two characters on the lower half of the stencils.
Fragment
, 16th century
silk Technique: cut and uncut voided supplementary warp pile (velvet) in a twill foundation

Border fragment of cut and uncut pile with a central pattern of a dark brown interlacing vine and rosette pattern. Teal blue guard borders enclose stylized flower heads of dark yellow.
Border fragment
, late 17th–early 18th century
linen Technique: bobbin made continuous tape with net added

Fragment with small scale pattern of cupids, floral shapes and crowns.
Le double piègle
Aaron Martinet, French, 1762 - 1841, 1810–1815
Engraving, brush and watercolor on paper
Print

Street scene. A fortune teller advises a young girl. Vendors and other people look on. Title at top. Below, publisher's name and "Fillette, garde bien tou argent, tou honneur, Car l'un vise à la bourse, et l'autre vise au coeur".
Trial proof: Portrait of Henry van Dyck
Walter Appleton Clark, American, 1876–1906, 1899
Ink on paper
Print

Henry van Dyck (1852-1933), the writer, is seen standing in fishing dress. He holds a rod in his right hand.
Admission coin to Women’s Welfare Exposition
, 1912
Gilt metal

Seated woman, reading a scroll beside child in cradle.
Embroidered picture
, early 19th century
wool, silk Technique: embroidered in stem and knot stitches on plain weave

Kneeling figure of a woman clutching a child with a cardinal and a bishop at the right and a weeping woman at the left. The scene is the interior of a church, with a tomb of a knight in the background.
Cameo
, ca. 1900
Shell, gold

Oval brooch of carved shell mounted to gold frame. Design shows female figure carved in relief.
Sampler
, 1808
silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross stitches on plain weave foundation

Bands of pattern, Arabic alphabet, and Hebrew letters.
Ceiling paper
Standard Wall-Paper Company, Standard Wall-Paper Company, Sandy Hill, New York, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper

Alternating large and small quatrefoil medallions contain foliate scrollwork and pearl details. Four floral swags radiate out from each medallion and link them together creating a pattern of cells. Smaller quatrefoil blossoms are placed in every other swag-outlined cell. Pattern is printed in pale green, pink, light beige and metallic gold on tan ground.
Miser's purse
, early 19th century
silk, steel Technique: crocheted

Crocheted purple silk ornamented with cut steel beads in lattice pattern; linked steel beads and fringe at each end; one simple steel ring controls side closing.
Dado
American Wall Paper Manufacturers' Association, 1879–1887, 1885
Block-printed paper

Pattern contains two bands of distinct designs. Dado paper with slightly narrower band of circle in a square, alternating with a plain panel. Wider band contains fluted or reeded section alternating with stylized floral motifs. narrow bands of beading separate the two bands. Printed in blue, black and metallic gold on beige ground. Printed in left selvedge: "A.W.P.M.A. 556".
Textile
, late 19th century
silk Technique: plain weave patterned by floats of a supplementary warp and continuous and discontinuous supplementary wefts bound in 1/3 twill on the front by the foundation warp

Slender curving vine winding up the center of the fabric with large and small flowers, stylized light blue birds and brightly-colored butterflies.
Border corner
, 1830–45
Block-printed

Corner of border used for occasions when borders serve to frame panels or dados, doors or windows. Plaited band of straw, and ribbon with corner rosette. Outer bead molding. All in grisaille.
Design for an Altar, plate 2 of "Nuove Inventioni d'Ornament..."
Filippo Passarini, 1636–1698, 1698
Engraving on laid paper
Print

An altar with high architectural superstructure, in alternate suggestion, flanked by sanctuary lamps, and at left, a doorway. A priest is shown celebrating mass, att4nded by an acolyte and a worshiper.
Two Sketches of a Man Seated on Rocks in San Remo
Arnold William Brunner, American, 1857–1925, 1883
Graphite and white heightening on cream paper
Drawing

At left, man turned away. At right, in right profile. He is reading a book or letter. Sitting on rocks.
Design for a Painted Porcelain Plate, Les Cerises (Cherries) for the Service des Objets de Dessert (Dessert Service)
Jean Charles Develly, French, 1783 - 1849, 1819–1920
Pen and brush and brown ink, graphite on cream laid paper; verso: graphite
Drawing

Design for a painted porcelain plate, irregular rondel. Rough drawing showing figure of a woman, center middleground, with a large basket of cherries [presumably] to her right.  Many figures complete the scene.  On a balcony, two figures seated at a table, right background.  Verso: rough graphite sketch of figures and landscape [unreadable].
The Marque, Paris
Whitney Warren Jr., American, 1864–1943, 1887
Brush and watercolor on heavy board
Drawing

View looking across the bridge to the Marque, Paris.
Study for "Fortune"
Elihu Vedder, American, 1836 – 1923, ca. 1899
Pastel crayon on paper
Drawing

Three small detail sketches of drapery.
Frieze
Maxwell & Co., S.A., Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper

Alternating large and small floral medallions connected by foliate scrolls. Top has arching floral vines. Ground shades tan to light beige. Printed in white, brown and beige. Printed in top selvedge: "S.A. Maxwell & Co." Pattern number "2734" "C"
Kabuki players as the Eight Sennin (Triptych)
Kininaga, d. ca. 1820, 1810–20
Woodcut on paper, mounted
Print

Three panels joined to form a single composition. Description on verso of mount as follows: "Beauties impersonating the eight sennin - Immortals.  Kinto beauty on carp-steed located in center which she conjures a small horse.  In front of the carp, Chinnan, holding a bowl from which issues a column of smoke enveloping a dragon.  At her right sits Tekkai breathing forth a diminutive reproduction of herself.  To the right, and facing the latter, stands Korejin with his tiger companion, the tail of which rises - true to tradition - in a sweeping curve back of the lady's head.  Next, at the right, stands Chokinka cutting fragments of cloth from her garments, and tossing them into the air, where they instantly turn into butterflies.  And below, in his kneeling position, Gaga-Sennin plays with his fabulous toad."
Ceiling paper
York Card & Paper Co., 1891, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper, liquid mica

Cross-like medallion alternating with small dotted square.
Sidewall
Ithaca Wall-Paper Mills, Ithaca Wall-Paper Mills, inc. 1900-1907, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper, liquid mica

Large medallions made of foliate scrolls with a bouquet of yellow flowers in the center, connected by floral swag and vining. The background has a treillage pattern. Ground is green. printed in greens, mica white, grey, and yellow. 
Printed in selvedge: "72C Ithaca Wall Paper Mills 2"
The Mocking of Christ, from The Little Passion Series
Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471–1528, ca. 1509–1511
Woodcut on paper
Print

Interior, with Christ seated in the center, facing the spectator. He is blindfolded, and surrounded by five men who deride him in various ways. Monogram of Dürer, lower left.
Creamer
R. & W. Wilson, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, active ca. 1825 – ca. 1846, 1825–1846
silver
creamer

Ovoid body with concave shoulder and neck, extended open spout.  Fret band and beading.  Scrolled handle.
Print
, 19th century
Woodcut on beige laid paper

Grouping of flowers in blue and red.
Looking for Camp, Illustration for Century Magazine (XXXVII, No. 1, November 1888, p. 108)
Mary A. Hallock Foote, American, 1847–1938, 1888
Wood-engraving in black ink on paper
Print

A hunter, with a dog by his side and a rifle over his shoulder, holds the reigns of a horse, leading it towards the right. Grassy hills in foreground, and mountains in distance. Crescent  moon above.
Sidewall
, 1910–14
Oatmeal paper

Unprinted blue oatmeal paper. Pierced holes at regular intervals along length. Fading along edge.
Fragment
, 18th century
silk Technique: cut and uncut supplementary warp pile (velvet) in a satin foundation

Fragment of cut and uncut velvet in a design of white flowers and green leaves against dark red cut velvet ground.
Oyster Shell
, late 19th century
Plated brass
Matchsafe

In the form of an oyster shell, with a cluster of seaweed near bottom on front. Wide, upper part (lid) flips back, hinge on reverse. Striker on canted side.
Summer
James Joseph Tissot, French, 1836 – 1902, 1878
Etching and drypoint on paper
Print

A young woman, shown three-quarter length, is seated, her head turned to right. In her right hand she holds an open umbrella.
Fragment
, 18th century
linen Technique: needle lace

Irregularly-shaped fragment with entwined leaves and fantastical flowers.
Band
, 16th–17th century
silk on linen Technique: embroidered

Band fragment showing Cupid and griffon in red silk on linen.
Patchwork panel
, ca. 1910
cotton Technique: roller printed on supplementary weft pile (velveteen), stitching

Patchwork panel made of 130 rectangles printed to look like Persian carpets. At least twenty-nine different pattern are present and several have different colorways. On each rectangle, printed on the back is: "Factory No. 649, 1st District N.Y.," or "Factory No. 33, 2nd District N.Y."
Fragment
, 17th–18th century
silk, metallic thread Technique: satin stitches, couching stitches and knots on crepe foundation

Orange crepe silk fragment, probably from a kimono sleeve, embroidered in silk and gold thread. Pattern of white flower heads with colored foliage.
Border
, late 18th century
Technique: bobbin lace

Bobbin lace pillow border, scrolling leaves and flowers; late 18th century Brussels
Frieze
, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper

On cream-beige ground, scrolls and arabesques in gold with brown and pinkish-green and white roses.
Frieze
Imperial Wallcoverings Inc., American, founded 1901, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper

Large-scale Mission-style tulips, alternating between two tall flowers with one shorter flower.  Printed in yellow, brown and green on a textured ground.
Purse
, 18th century
wool, hemp Technique: embroidered in counted flame stitch

Envelope shaped purse embroidered in a small-scale flame-stitch pattern in bright polychrome wools on a hemp (?) canvas, piped in deep pink wool, stiffened with cardboard and lined with salmon pink taffeta.
Holy Family
Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus, Flemish, 1523–1605, ca. 1580-1605
Recto: pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash over black chalk on laid paper Verso: pen and brown ink, brush and brown and black washes over black chalk on laid paper
Drawing

1947-58-5: Recto: Holy Family with the Virgin Mary seated, ho...;     1947-58-6: Recto: Virgin seated under a tree holding the Infa...
Button
, 18th century
Enameled metal, steel beads

Button with portrait of a lady
Sidewall
Imperial Wallcoverings Inc., American, founded 1901, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper

Floral bouquet within medallion. Flowers printed in shades of tan and green with metallic gold medallions. Medallions are connected by swags. Printed on striped off-white background.
Salesman's sample
, late 18th century
silk Technique: satin, stem and knot stitches on satin weave Label: silk embroidery in satin, stem and knot stitches on silk satin weave

Corner of a waistcoat with outer edge and pocket outlined. Below the pocket, two classically-dressed figures with flowering branches are seated with an urn between them.
Sidewall
Frederick Beck & Co., 1860, 1875–1900
Machine-printed

Stylized art nouveau foliate pattern in ochre on lighter shade of mustard- colored paper, ungrounded.
Chair
, ca. 1812
Mahogany, caning

Rounded reeded seat rail; rounded and reeded tapering legs.  Top rail carved with "thunderbolt design" representing streaks of lightning, tied with bow.  Below top rail, two diagonal, crossing bars, reeded.  Arm reeded on top surface; supported on urn-shaped baluster.
A Court Jester
Attilio Simonetti, Italian, 1843 - 1925, 1880–1900
Pen and brush and black ink on paper
Drawing

A bearded dwarf in the attire of about 1600 with a coat of arms at his breast, shown facing front. A fool's staff is in his right arm. On verso: a drawing begun and partially effaced. Below, a similar head to that of the recto in a waistcoat.
Sketch of a Tree
, ca. 1780
Pen and brown ink, brush and gray watercolor, white heightening on blue paper
Drawing

Loose sketch of a tree on blue paper.
Roundel
, 19th century
silk and metallic embroidery on silk foundation, paper backing Technique: embroidered in satin, knotted and couching stitches Label: silk embroidered with silk and metallic yarns in satin, knotted and couching stitches

Roundel with a young man in a garden surrounded by flowering trees. In polychrome silks outlined in gold metallic embroidery.
Project for the Outer Decoration of the Quater rails of a Ship with Alternative Suggestions
, ca. 1650
Black chalk, pen, ink, brush and grey watercolor, wash on French paper Verso: Red chalk on French paper
Drawing

Three panels are shown flanked by sculptural figures of a mermaid, a kneeling man, Neptune, and a man with raised arms.  The left panel is decorated with a landscape and below the landscape are two dolphins holding a shell.  A merman  supports the projecting end at right.  The handrails above the panels are decorated with female and male nude figures and acanthus blossoms.
Verso: A seated female is shown in profile turned toward the left.  The sholders, head, right arm, left hand and foot are not shown.
Playing card
, ca. 1855
Red and black ink, paper

Card numbered at top: C 4 S; below central image: 4
Designs for Flowers: Double Poppies
Pierre Ranson, French, 1736–1786, 1778
Etching on laid paper
Print

Designs for flowers with their leaves, numbered with a legend below: double poppies. The plate is numbered.
Plate 5, from Die Folge der phantastischen Schmucksträße (Suite of Fantastic Ornamental Bouquets)
Wendel Dietterlin the Younger, German, active 1610–1614, 1614
Etching on laid paper
Print

Two grotesque birds flank the vase from which the nosegay rises.
Enjoying the natural landscape
Ando Hiroshige, Japanese, 1797–1858, 1797-1858
Woodblock print in colored ink on paper
Print

This spring scene shows a traditional spring weekend of people enjoying the cherry blossoms and visiting a temple. Visitors meander through the gardens, up slopes, and around a Buddhist temple. Other people are shown leisurely strolling along and taking in the natural landscape. Hiroshige balances the scene with his architecture landscape, contrasting colors that are evenly dispersed.
Design for a Relief Carving
Juste-François Boucher, French, 1736 – 1782, ca. 1775
Engraving on off white laid paper
Print

Design for a relief carving over a mantel, perhaps for an oval mirror. The design features carved elements including a mascaron, draped leaf garland, and crossed cornucopia. The plate is signed.
Four Stool Frame Designs
André-Jacob Roubo, French, 1739–1791, 1865
Etching on paper
Print

Four designs for stool frames. The upper designs are x-frames with foliate motifs and scrolling leaves (rinceaux). The lower left design has tapered legs with a frieze along the seat. The lower right design has cabriole legs with scrolling leaf ornament. The plate is signed with the printmaker, publisher, and original designer, and numbered.
A Vocal Concert
Robert Dighton, British, ca. 1752 - 1814, ca. 1780–1805
Engraving on white paper
Print

An older bearded man leads with his left hand, and holds the music in his right, for three boys who surround him.
Printing roller
F. E. James Co., New York, New York, 1850–55
Wood, metal, felt

Irregular, close-set geometrical design. The complete design was originally drawn on the flat portions of the cylinder but only traces of this remain. Traces of red paint.
Purse
, 19th century
silk, glass beads, steel Technique: beaded knitting

Cut steel frame ornamented with flowers; bag worked in colored beads with design of landscape with hunter, stag and dog surrounded by floral and geometric borders. On the reverse, the same except the landscape shows a house with a dog. Long steel chain, lined with satin.
Border
, 16th century
linen Technique: grid of withdrawn element work with needle lace, reticella style

Band of reticella with a pattern of acorns and oak leaves set in squares. Edging on one side in small points worked in buttonhole stitches.
Design for Ceiling Decoration
Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, 1746–1809
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on off-white laid paper
Drawing

Semi-oblong composition features figures at left with hexagonal panel at right above which additional elements indicated roughly.
Decorative Monogram Design
Pierre Ranson, French, 1736–1786, ca. 1780
Etching and hand colored in watercolor on paper
Print

Design for a decorative monogram for the letters N and L featuring flowers and leaves.  The letters are topped with a crown of flowers. The plate is numbered, signed and hand colored.
Christ and the Woman of Samaria
Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, Dutch, 1606–1669, 1657–58
Etching on laid paper
Print

The arched print depicts Christ and a woman standing beside a well at left.  Group of figures at lower right and in background.  Foliage and houses in distance.
Panel Designs of Grotesque Ornamentation
Jean Berain, the elder, French, 1640-1711, 1711
Engraving on laid paper
Bound print

Four panels of grotesque ornamentation featuring strapwork, garlands, masks, bucrania, dogs, trophies, tambourine playing grotesque figures, birds, Poseidon/Neptune, tritons, winged putti, horn-blowing angels, birds, and chinoiserie figures. The plate is numbered but not signed.
Developpement d'une autre Fenêtre Ionique
Jean-François de Neufforge, Flemish, 1714–1791, 1768
Engraving on paper
Print

Design and profile of a window decorated according to the Ionic order and with a balcony. The plate is signed and numbered.
Portrait of Jean IV, Duke de Bretagne (1293-1345)
Nicolas Pitau II, French, 1670 - 1724, 1710-1720
Engraving on paper
Print

Bust-length portrait in side view, to right, of a young man wearing a ducal crown and a cape. The oval portrait is held by a winged goddess (Victory). Below, a dog, shield, weapons, books, etc. After a painting in Rennes after F. Jean Chaperon.
Sketch and Design for Woven or Embroidered Borders
, 1820–50
Graphite, brush and wash on paper
Drawing

Horizontally-directed vine rinceau, continuation of 1909-13-127; right, sketched scalloped blossom.
Upholstery trimming
, 19th century
silk Technique: woven

Woven heading with a cord carried through as scallops and tufts of pink and green silk placed between the scallops.
Urn
Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, ca. 1775
Graphite, black chalk on off-white laid paper
Drawing

Vertical rectangle with loose sketch of an urn.
Flaming Urn
, 1700–1750
Brush and gray wash, pen and black ink, graphite on cream laid paper
Drawing

Sketch of a flaming urn with volutes and a swag.
La Retour de la Pêche
Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravensande, Dutch, 1841–1924, ca. 1880
Etching on white paper
Print

A high quay with a staircase in foreground. Two fisherman coming down the stairs, four more following on the quay. High cliffs at left.