Velvet

Detail of a velvet Pashtun wedding dress with a chest panel decorated with beading and passementerie (Afghanistan). Detail of a velvet Pashtun wedding dress with a chest panel decorated with beading and passementerie (Afghanistan). TRC 2005.0251b
Published in Velvet!

11. A selection of velvet textiles, garments and photographs from the TRC collection

 

 

 

 

 

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Woman's purple velvet jacket with a plain brown lining, urban, Iran, 19th century.

Woman's purple velvet jacket with a plain brown lining, urban, Iran, 19th century.

For more information, click here: TRC 1998.0175
Woman's purple velvet jacket with a plain brown lining, Kermanshah, Iran, late 20th century.

Woman's purple velvet jacket with a plain brown lining, Kermanshah, Iran, late 20th century.

For more information, click here: TRC 1998.0238b
Girl's green pressed velvet cape (early 20th century, Iran

Girl's green pressed velvet cape (early 20th century, Iran

For more information, click here: TRC 1998.0404
Woman's jacket made of velvet, Iran, early 20th century.

Woman's jacket made of velvet, Iran, early 20th century.

For more information, click here: TRC 1998.0414
Woman's jacket made from dark red velvet , Iran, urban, late 20th century.

Woman's jacket made from dark red velvet , Iran, urban, late 20th century.

For more information, click here: TRC 1999.0255
Girl's cap in black and purple velvets, Mahabad, Iran, late 20th century.

Girl's cap in black and purple velvets, Mahabad, Iran, late 20th century.

For more information, click here: TRC 1999.0336
Woman's jacket with velvet cuffs from Iran, 19th century.

Woman's jacket with velvet cuffs from Iran, 19th century.

For more information, click here: TRC 1999.0441
Pair of woman's shoes from Morocco, made from leather, metal thread, velvet, wood.

Pair of woman's shoes from Morocco, made from leather, metal thread, velvet, wood.

For more information, click here: TRC 2001.0177a-b
Kurdish woman's velvet jacket with printed gold decoration (c. 2000, Kermanshah, Iran).

Kurdish woman's velvet jacket with printed gold decoration (c. 2000, Kermanshah, Iran).

For more information, click here: TRC 2003.0089
Woman's jacket from Guatemala, made with velvet, late 20th century.

Woman's jacket from Guatemala, made with velvet, late 20th century.

For more information, click here: TRC 2004.0122
Late 20th century face veil from Saudi Arabia, with velvet headband.

Late 20th century face veil from Saudi Arabia, with velvet headband.

For more information, click here: TRC 2005.0214
Face veil from Oman, early 21st century, made with velvet.

Face veil from Oman, early 21st century, made with velvet.

For more information, click here: TRC 2005.0226
Black velvet apron with hand embroidered flowers (mid-20th century, Romania).

Black velvet apron with hand embroidered flowers (mid-20th century, Romania).

For more information, click here: TRC 2005.0302di
Woman's dress from The Netherlands, early 1970's, made with velvet.

Woman's dress from The Netherlands, early 1970's, made with velvet.

For more information, click here: TRC 2007.0876
Cap made from sateen and velvet, China.

Cap made from sateen and velvet, China.

For more information, click here: TRC 2010.0284
Sample of a voided velvet with silver coloured metal thread (brocaded velvet; early 16th century,; Europe).

Sample of a voided velvet with silver coloured metal thread (brocaded velvet; early 16th century,; Europe).

For more information, click here: TRC 2011.0361
Velvet sample, voided, cut and uncut pile (ciselé) from The Netherlands, early 17th century.

Velvet sample, voided, cut and uncut pile (ciselé) from The Netherlands, early 17th century.

For more information, click here: TRC 2011.0371
Sample of velvet using ciselé and voided techniques, as well as metal threads (early 17th century; Italy).

Sample of velvet using ciselé and voided techniques, as well as metal threads (early 17th century; Italy).

For more information, click here: TRC 2011.0372
Voided velvet sample, The Netherlands, early 17th century.

Voided velvet sample, The Netherlands, early 17th century.

For more information, click here: TRC 2011.0375
Sample of red voided and ciselé (cut and uncut) velvet (early 17th century; Europe).

Sample of red voided and ciselé (cut and uncut) velvet (early 17th century; Europe).

For more information, click here: TRC 2011.0380
Sample of velvet with supplementery weft threads (mid-17th century; Europe).

Sample of velvet with supplementery weft threads (mid-17th century; Europe).

For more information, click here: TRC 2011.0385
Woman's velvet jacket embroidered in a Chinese style (pre-1930's, Indonesia).

Woman's velvet jacket embroidered in a Chinese style (pre-1930's, Indonesia).

For more information, click here: TRC 2012.0079
Woman's bag from Afghanistan, 1960's - 1970's.

Woman's bag from Afghanistan, 1960's - 1970's.

For more information, click here: TRC 2016.1860
Black velvet bag with silver clasp (early 20th century, the Netherlands).

Black velvet bag with silver clasp (early 20th century, the Netherlands).

For more information, click here: TRC 2016.1901
Woman's devoré and polychrome printed blouse (1930's, the Netherlands).

Woman's devoré and polychrome printed blouse (1930's, the Netherlands).

For more information, click here: TRC 2016.2361a
Clutch bag to go with woman's devoré and polychrome printed blouse, of the same material (1930's, The Netherlands), see TRC...

Clutch bag to go with woman's devoré and polychrome printed blouse, of the same material (1930's, The Netherlands), see TRC...

For more information, click here: TRC 2016.2361b
Woman's hat made from blue velvet (1950's-1960's; The Netherlands).

Woman's hat made from blue velvet (1950's-1960's; The Netherlands).

For more information, click here: TRC 2016.2532
Sample of black devoré velvet with a printed design (early 21st century, Europe).

Sample of black devoré velvet with a printed design (early 21st century, Europe).

For more information, click here: TRC 2017.0551
Panel of modern velvet in a traditional form.

Panel of modern velvet in a traditional form.

For more information, click here: TRC 2017.3359
Velveteen panel with a classical European design (c. 1860 or earlier; China).

Velveteen panel with a classical European design (c. 1860 or earlier; China).

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2401
Part of a 'crazy quilt' made from various types of velvet (1890's, USA).

Part of a 'crazy quilt' made from various types of velvet (1890's, USA).

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2407
Sample of polychrome striped velvet with voided stripes in cotton and artifical pile (c. 2018; USA).

Sample of polychrome striped velvet with voided stripes in cotton and artifical pile (c. 2018; USA).

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2508
Panel of voided 'leopard' velvet (c. 2018, Europe).

Panel of voided 'leopard' velvet (c. 2018, Europe).

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2509
Sample of presed velvet with a Renaissance style design (c. 2018, Italy).

Sample of presed velvet with a Renaissance style design (c. 2018, Italy).

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2510
Sample of green pressed velvet in mohair. This cloth was used to decorate furniture in Dutch Parliament (c. 2010).

Sample of green pressed velvet in mohair. This cloth was used to decorate furniture in Dutch Parliament (c. 2010).

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2514
1929 advertisement for printed velvet and dyed squirrel garments (UK)

1929 advertisement for printed velvet and dyed squirrel garments (UK)

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2546
Advertisement for velvet materials, UK, 1888.

Advertisement for velvet materials, UK, 1888.

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2577
Woman's velvet dress with gold coloured metal lace (c. 1920's; USA).

Woman's velvet dress with gold coloured metal lace (c. 1920's; USA).

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2621
Advertisement for a range of hats decorated with velvet ribbons, etc.

Advertisement for a range of hats decorated with velvet ribbons, etc.

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2622a
Advertisement for decorative items for hats, including velvet roses.

Advertisement for decorative items for hats, including velvet roses.

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2622b
Advertisement for velvety towels, UK, 1980.

Advertisement for velvety towels, UK, 1980.

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2687
Sample of silk and cotton velvet with a printed Renaissance design in gold paint (c. 2018; France).

Sample of silk and cotton velvet with a printed Renaissance design in gold paint (c. 2018; France).

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2894
Ottoman period wedding dress with gold thread embroidery (late 19th century, Ottoman empire).

Ottoman period wedding dress with gold thread embroidery (late 19th century, Ottoman empire).

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.2895
Sample of a 'Genoese cut velvet'. The design was used in the late 18th cent. in the Royal Palace, Madrid.

Sample of a 'Genoese cut velvet'. The design was used in the late 18th cent. in the Royal Palace, Madrid.

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.3021
Photograph of a woman wearing velvet dress, UK, 1920's.

Photograph of a woman wearing velvet dress, UK, 1920's.

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.3137
Studio portrait of a man wearing velvet jacket and waistcoat, UK, 1860's - 1870's.

Studio portrait of a man wearing velvet jacket and waistcoat, UK, 1860's - 1870's.

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.3194
Studio portrait of a seated woman wearing a very large velvet dress with lace collar and sleeves, UK, 1860's.

Studio portrait of a seated woman wearing a very large velvet dress with lace collar and sleeves, UK, 1860's.

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.3220
Portrait of girl wearing velvet dress, 19th century, Colchester, England.

Portrait of girl wearing velvet dress, 19th century, Colchester, England.

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.3221
Black velvet coat from Indonesia, late 20th century.

Black velvet coat from Indonesia, late 20th century.

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.3378b
Photograph of a woman wearing a velvet hat, 1900's, UK.

Photograph of a woman wearing a velvet hat, 1900's, UK.

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.3392
Photograph of a boy in velvet suit, UK, 1880's.

Photograph of a boy in velvet suit, UK, 1880's.

For more information, click here: TRC 2018.3394
Late 19th century photograph of a boy and a baby. The boy is wearing a velvet suit.

Late 19th century photograph of a boy and a baby. The boy is wearing a velvet suit.

For more information, click here: TRC 2019.0003
Dark red velvet pouch (early-20th century, Europe).

Dark red velvet pouch (early-20th century, Europe).

For more information, click here: TRC 2019.0042
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