Brocade Collection (page 6)

Buddhist monks mantle, modified for use as wall hanging, Edo period, 18th century

Panel with dragons, pearls, phoenixes, and floral patterns, Ming dynasty, 1573-1620

Teal blue dress and cropped jacket designed by Ann Lowe, 1950s. Creator: Unknown
Ann Cole Lowe (1898-1981) was the first African American to become a noted fashion designer. Teal blue floral brocade dress (.1) and cropped jacket (.2) worn by Florance Colgate Rumbough Trevor

A pair of cloisonne enamel Magpie vases finely enamelled with twelve magpies in
1764964 A pair of cloisonne enamel Magpie vases finely enamelled with twelve magpies in flight and perched on a prunus tree, against a brocade patterned turquoise ground

A Persian court uniform of powder blue woolcloth embroidered in gilt thread
1767213 A Persian court uniform of powder blue woolcloth embroidered in gilt thread, gilt bullion epaullettes, lined in scarlet satin (wool, gilt thread, satin) by Persian School

Ducks (ink, color and gold leaf on paper)
1766507 Ducks (ink, color and gold leaf on paper) by Japanese School, (18th century); 154.5x170 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ducks. One of a pair of two-panel screens)

Tricorne hat, from the Spencer household liveries, late 19th - early 20th century
CH438368 Tricorne hat, from the Spencer household liveries, late 19th - early 20th century (textile) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: uniform of a footman at Spencer House, St)

Portrait of a gentleman (oil on canvas)
745464 Portrait of a gentleman (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); 101.3x81.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Elizabeth Prowse (oil on canvas)
3951965 Elizabeth Prowse (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 75x62.2 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; (add.info)

Cope of Charles Borromeo
3708704 Cope of Charles Borromeo by Italian School, (16th century); Milan Cathedral, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Duomo, Sacristy)

Portrait of a Woman, c. 1647 (oil on canvas)
3545802 Portrait of a Woman, c.1647 (oil on canvas) by Backer, Jacob Adriensz (1608-51); 95.3x74.9 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of Barbara Kressin, 1544 (oil on canvas)
3545800 Portrait of Barbara Kressin, 1544 (oil on canvas) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 110.5x96.5 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Saint Damien, c. 1490 (oil on wood)
898004 Saint Damien, c.1490 (oil on wood) by Bermejo, (Bartolome de Cardenas) (c.1435/40-1500); 165.5x77 cm; Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

Rear view of a sack back dress, 1760s (brocaded silk)
FMB393627 Rear view of a sack back dress, 1760s (brocaded silk) by English School, (18th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info)

Saint Augustine, 1477-85 (oil on panel)
2970587 Saint Augustine, 1477-85 (oil on panel) by Bermejo, (Bartolome de Cardenas) (c.1435/40-1500); 49x27.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Augustine of Hippo (354-430)

Forage cap, peaked pillbox, warrant officers or senior non commissioned officers
3037393 Forage cap, peaked pillbox, warrant officers or senior non commissioned officers, West India Regiment, 1895 (textile & leather) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Advert for a tea gown from Marshall Snelgrove, London, 1926 (the copy of a Drecoll Model in black brocade Date: 1926

Argentine, flame brocade and archers dart
Argentine, Spatalia argentina, flame brocade, Trigonophora flammea, and archers dart, Agrotis vestigialis. Phalaena Bombyx argentina, flammea, vestigilias

Clostera anastomosis and Nudaria mundana
Clostera anastomosis 1-5, muslin footman, Nudaria mundana 6, Phalaena donasa. Phalaena anastomosis, munda, donasa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann

Pine tree lappet and oak eggar moths
Pine tree lappet variety, Dendrolimus pini 1, and oak eggar, Lasiocampa quercus larva, pupa, chyrsalis 2-6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph

Red-headed chestnut, toadflax brocade and grey shoulder knot
Red-headed chestnut, Conistra erythrocephala 1-4, toadflax brocade, Calophasia lunula 5 and grey shoulder knot, Lithophane ornitopus 6

Trichosea ludifica, Rhyacia lucipeta and Lamprosticta culta
Trichosea ludifica 1, 2, southern rustic, Rhyacia lucipeta 3, and Lamprosticta culta 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Detail of praying hands (marble)
MAE340610 Detail of praying hands (marble) by Flemish School; St. Bavo Cathedral, Ghent, Belgium; ePaul Maeyaert; Flemish, out of copyright

Mens coat, 1720s (embroidered West Country broadcloth)
FMB329176 Mens coat, 1720s (embroidered West Country broadcloth) by English School, (18th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: the coat is associated with Sir Thomas Kirkpatrick)

Woman in serge dress and taffeta gilet
Woman in serge dress trimmed with silk braid, taffeta gilet. Robe de serge garnie de tresse de soie, Gilet de taffetas. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Chiara Albini Pietrazzani and her five children Eleanora, Vincenzo, Cinzia
AII78808 Chiara Albini Pietrazzani and her five children Eleanora, Vincenzo, Cinzia, Tullo and Anna by Flemish School, (17th century); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; Flemish

"The music faintly falling, dies away / Thy dear eyes dream that love will live for
Ma93693 " The music faintly falling, dies away / Thy dear eyes dream that love will live for aye", 1893 (oil on canvas) by Strudwick

Sandals
Lilly & Skinner. Multicoloured brocade sandals with intricate strappings. 1930s style. Artist: Anon. Date: 1931

James Beekman Jnr, 1766 (oil on canvas) (see 149711 for pair)
NYH149710 James Beekman Jnr, 1766 (oil on canvas) (see 149711 for pair) by Durand, John (1731-1805); 91.4x71.1 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Wedding dress, 1911 (oil on canvas)
BAL234909 Wedding dress, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Kulikov, Ivan Semyonovich (1875-1941); 178x151.5 cm; Regional Museum of History and Art, Murom; Russian, out of copyright

Napoleon (1769-1821) in his Study (oil on canvas) (detail of 35473)
AGN209219 Napoleon (1769-1821) in his Study (oil on canvas) (detail of 35473) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; French, out of copyright

Portrait of William III (1650-1702) of Orange (oil on canvas) (see also 194651)
HSC194650 Portrait of William III (1650-1702) of Orange (oil on canvas) (see also 194651) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (attr)

The Doge Francesco Foscari, 1460
FTB60648 The Doge Francesco Foscari, 1460 by Bastiani, Lazzaro (d.1512); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Noli Me Tangere, 1590
BAT73828 Noli Me Tangere, 1590 by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); 122x91 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of the Marquise de la Mesangere, nee Marguerite de Rambouillet (oil on canvas
478166 Portrait of the Marquise de la Mesangere, nee Marguerite de Rambouillet (oil on canvas) (pair to 478165) by Rigaud

Portrait of a Cavalry Officer in Walking-Out Dress, Three-Quarter Length
652187 Portrait of a Cavalry Officer in Walking-Out Dress, Three-Quarter Length, Leaning on a Pedestal by a Bust of Mars, 1774 (oil on canvas) by Batoni

Brocade for Upholstery Work, and Wall Papers, in the Style of the Fifteenth Century (chromolitho)
5221820 Brocade for Upholstery Work, and Wall Papers, in the Style of the Fifteenth Century (chromolitho) by English School

Portrait of General John Adlercron (oil on canvas)
570520 Portrait of General John Adlercron (oil on canvas) by Latham, James (1696-1747); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Adlercron (d.1766) inscribed Gen

Spencer household footmans liveries, late 19th - early 20th century (textile)
CH438367 Spencer household footmans liveries, late 19th - early 20th century (textile) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: uniform of a footman at Spencer House, St)

Allegory of Magnanimity, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
5242270 Allegory of Magnanimity, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 180.3x180.3 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Woman, 1648 (oil on canvas)
3937465 Portrait of a Woman, 1648 (oil on canvas) by Verspronck, Johannes Cornelisz. (c.1606-62); 80x65 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Johannes Cornelisz)

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"Brocade: A Tapestry of Elegance and History" Step into the opulent world of brocade, where threads intertwine to create a fabric that exudes luxury and grandeur. From Marie Antoinette's lavish courtly attire to the Art Deco weddings of the roaring twenties, it has adorned countless moments in history. Intricately woven with rich patterns and vibrant colors, brocade captured the essence of regality. Isabella of Portugal donned a resplendent gown, immortalized in an enchanting colored engraving. Princess Marina of Greece radiated beauty in her wedding gown on Tatler's front cover, epitomizing grace and sophistication. But brocade is not limited to royal occasions alone; it weaves its way through various aspects of life. Lieutenant Andrew Finucane proudly wore his 10th Light Dragoons uniform, showcasing the military's appreciation for this exquisite fabric. John Cassin's portrait by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin depicted him in a distinguished coat embellished with delicate brocaded details. Even advertisements couldn't resist the allure of brocade. Rayne shoes' 1953 campaign showcased how these luxurious fabrics complemented fashionable footwear flawlessly. Goochs Jurna enticed customers with their captivating advertisement featuring stunning designs interwoven with golden threads. It also found its place beyond clothing – Akaki kinran displayed gold-threaded red background fabric at an archery contest, adding splendor to traditional events. Victorian scraps portrayed women draped in red brocades, capturing both fashion trends and societal norms from that era. As time passes, one thing remains constant –brocade continues to captivate hearts worldwide as a symbol of elegance and refinement. Its intricate patterns tell stories from centuries past while still inspiring modern designers today.