8674.
Piece of Raised Velvet; the ground, orange, the raised velvet, green; the pattern, of pomegranate form, within crocketed circles, and alternating with a large floriation. Flemish, 16th century. 2 feet 4-1/2 inches by 11 inches.
The raised pattern, from its rich pile, stands up well, and was
hung upon walls, or employed for curtains and other household appliances,
for which such stuffs were generally produced.
8675.
Piece of Worsted Needlework; pattern, lozenges after several forms, and done in various colours. Flemish, 16th century. 18-1/2 inches by 12 inches.
Worked after the same fashion, and with the same materials, that
our ladies at this day employ upon their Berlin wool work.
8676.
Piece of Linen Damask; pattern, artichoke and pomegranate forms. Flemish, 16th century. 1 foot 3 inches by 1 foot 1-3/4 inches.
The design is carefully elaborated; and the piece itself is evidence
of the beauty of old Flemish napery.
8677.
A Small Cloth for an Oratory, of fine linen, embroidered with sprigs of flowers in their proper colours, in silk, and with I. H. S. in red gothic letters, within a thorn-like wreath in green. Flemish, 16th century. 2 feet 6 inches by 1 foot 10 inches.
