Artists by Medium · Part 12 of 20
Textile and fiber art takes shape through interlacing, knotting, stitching, dyeing, printing, and accumulation. Structure and surface are often inseparable.
The 30 profiles below pair a source-based identity note with one item-level work record verified through The Met API. Every embedded image is marked Public Domain by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and each credit retains its object page and Open Access link.
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Artists in this article
- Anne Fazackerley
- Emma Slater
- Esther French
- Frances Boyce
- François Selimand
- Ghiyath
- Hannah Bloomfield
- Harriott Cates
- Henry Gardiner
- Isabel Newby
- Isma'il Kashani
- Jean Revel
- John Robinson
- L. Matthews
- Mary Griffits
- Mary Pearce
- Muhammad Shafiq
- Naomi Rebekah Stevenson
- Nicolas Romain
- Rebekah Rowe
- Sarah Borham
- Demarne
- D. Richards
- Ellen Pearce
- F. Pieters
- George Downs
- John Slack
- Leonardus Quesi
- Margret Barber
- Marius Rollet
30 artists working in Textile/Fiber Art
1. Anne Fazackerley
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Anne Fazackerley in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “born 1811.”
A representative work is Embroidered sampler (1824). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Embroidered silk and chenille on wool. Its collection classification is Textiles. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Barbara Schiff Sinauer, 1984. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
2. Emma Slater
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Emma Slater in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “British.”
A representative work is Sampler (1825). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Linen, silk; wood frame. Its collection classification is Textiles-Embroidered. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Mrs. L. Irving Weinrich, 1993. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
3. Esther French
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Esther French in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, born 1670.”
A representative work is Embroidered band sampler (1684). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Silk on linen. Its collection classification is Textiles-Embroidered. The item-level credit line reads: From the Collection of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper, Bequest of Mabel Herbert Harper, 1957. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
4. Frances Boyce
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Frances Boyce in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “British.”
A representative work is Embroidered darning sampler (1780). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Silk embroidery on linen. Its collection classification is Textiles-Embroidered. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Elizabeth M. Riley Estate, 2002. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
5. François Selimand
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists François Selimand in the role “Designer.” Its fuller identity line reads “1778–1789.”
A representative work is Sash (ca. 1778–89). The Met catalogs it as Sash, made in Silk and metal thread. Its collection classification is Textiles-Woven. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness, 1941. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
6. Ghiyath
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Ghiyath in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “Iranian, Yazd, born ca. 1530.”
A representative work is Silk Velvet Designed by 'Ghiyath' (second half 16th century). The Met catalogs it as Textile fragment, made in Silk, cut and voided velvet with continuous floats of flat metal thread. Its collection classification is Textiles. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1952. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
7. Hannah Bloomfield
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Hannah Bloomfield in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “born 1813.”
A representative work is Embroidered sampler (1827). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Embroidered silk on wool. Its collection classification is Textiles. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Barbara Schiff Sinauer, 1984. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
8. Harriott Cates
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Harriott Cates in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “born ca. 1817.”
A representative work is Embroidered sampler (1823). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Embroidered silk on wool. Its collection classification is Textiles. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Barbara Schiff Sinauer, 1984. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
9. Henry Gardiner
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Henry Gardiner in the role “Designer.” Its fuller identity line reads “British.”
A representative work is Piece (ca. 1800). The Met catalogs it as Piece, made in Linen. Its collection classification is Textiles-Printed. The item-level credit line reads: Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
10. Isabel Newby
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Isabel Newby in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “born ca. 1729.”
A representative work is Embroidered sampler (1742). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Embroidered silk on linen. Its collection classification is Textiles. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Miriam Troop-Zuger, 2000. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
11. Isma'il Kashani
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Isma'il Kashani in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “Iranian.”
A representative work is Inscribed Banner (dated A.H. 1107/1695–96 CE). The Met catalogs it as Banner, made in Silk, metal wrapped thread; lampas. Its collection classification is Textiles-Woven. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1938. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
12. Jean Revel
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Jean Revel in the role “Designer.” Its fuller identity line reads “1684–1751.”
A representative work is Piece (ca. 1735). The Met catalogs it as Piece, made in Silk. Its collection classification is Textiles-Woven. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1920. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
13. John Robinson
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists John Robinson in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “Irish, died 1781 Dublin.”
A representative work is Section of bed curtain (second half 18th century). The Met catalogs it as Bed curtain section, made in Linen and cotton, copperplate printed. Its collection classification is Textiles-Printed. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Everfast Fabrics Inc. Gift Fund, 1973. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
14. L. Matthews
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists L. Matthews in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “British.”
A representative work is Sampler made at a charity school (1853). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Cotton embroidery on linen. Its collection classification is Textiles-Embroidered. The item-level credit line reads: From the Collection of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper, Bequest of Mabel Herbert Harper, 1957. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
15. Mary Griffits
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Mary Griffits in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “born ca. 1713.”
A representative work is Embroidered sampler (1727). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Linen embroidered with silk thread. Its collection classification is Textiles. The item-level credit line reads: The Sylmaris Collection, Gift of George Coe Graves, 1930. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
16. Mary Pearce
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Mary Pearce in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “born ca. 1722.”
A representative work is Embroidered sampler (1735). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Embroidered silk on linen. Its collection classification is Textiles. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Barbara Schiff Sinauer, 1984. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
17. Muhammad Shafiq
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Muhammad Shafiq in the role “Designer.” Its fuller identity line reads “Turkish, 1819–79.”
A representative work is Calligraphic Panel (mid-19th century). The Met catalogs it as Calligraphic panel, made in Velvet; embroidered in gold. Its collection classification is Textiles-Embroidered. The item-level credit line reads: Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art and Rogers Fund, 2005. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
18. Naomi Rebekah Stevenson
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Naomi Rebekah Stevenson in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, born Thrapston, Northamptonshire 1808.”
A representative work is Sampler (1822). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Silk on wool canvas. Its collection classification is Textiles-Embroidered. The item-level credit line reads: From the Collection of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper, Bequest of Mabel Herbert Harper, 1957. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
19. Nicolas Romain
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Nicolas Romain in the role “Designer.” Its fuller identity line reads “1808–1858.”
A representative work is Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) (1856). The Met catalogs it as Portrait, made in Silk. Its collection classification is Textiles-Woven. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Mrs. Elisa Parada de Migel, 1959. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
20. Rebekah Rowe
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Rebekah Rowe in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “British.”
A representative work is Sampler made at a charity school (1731). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Silk embroidery on linen. Its collection classification is Textiles-Embroidered. The item-level credit line reads: From the Collection of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper, Bequest of Mabel Herbert Harper, 1957. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
21. Sarah Borham
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Sarah Borham in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “1713 - ?”
A representative work is Sampler with the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments and other text (first quarter 18th century). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Silk on linen. Its collection classification is Textiles-Embroidered. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1939. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
22. Demarne
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Demarne in the role “Designer.” The source does not supply a fuller display biography, so this profile keeps the identity context at that documented level.
A representative work is Length (ca. 1814). The Met catalogs it as Length, made in Cotton. Its collection classification is Textiles-Printed. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Mildred R. Mottahedeh, 1984. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
23. D. Richards
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists D. Richards in the role “Designer.” The source does not supply a fuller display biography, so this profile keeps the identity context at that documented level.
A representative work is Piece (ca. 1780). The Met catalogs it as Piece, made in Cotton. Its collection classification is Textiles-Printed. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1963. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
24. Ellen Pearce
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Ellen Pearce in the role “Designer.” The source does not supply a fuller display biography, so this profile keeps the identity context at that documented level.
A representative work is Picture or pillow face (1855). The Met catalogs it as Embroidered picture, made in Wool, silk; wood frame. Its collection classification is Textiles-Embroidered. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Mrs. L. Irving Weinrich, 1993. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
25. F. Pieters
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists F. Pieters in the role “Engraver.” The source does not supply a fuller display biography, so this profile keeps the identity context at that documented level.
A representative work is Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams from the Story of Joseph (ca. 1820). The Met catalogs it as Piece, made in Cotton. Its collection classification is Textiles-Printed. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1913. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy. Catalog note: The Met’s online title uses “Pharoah” for “Pharaoh”.
Sources: Met identity/item source
26. George Downs
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists George Downs in the role “Designer.” The source does not supply a fuller display biography, so this profile keeps the identity context at that documented level.
A representative work is Piece (ca. 1760–65). The Met catalogs it as Piece, made in Silk. Its collection classification is Textiles-Woven. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Everfast Fabrics Inc. Gift, 1971. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
27. John Slack
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists John Slack in the role “Engraver.” The source does not supply a fuller display biography, so this profile keeps the identity context at that documented level.
A representative work is Piece (ca. 1825). The Met catalogs it as Piece, made in Cotton. Its collection classification is Textiles-Printed. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1913. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
28. Leonardus Quesi
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Leonardus Quesi in the role “Maker.” The source does not supply a fuller display biography, so this profile keeps the identity context at that documented level.
A representative work is The Holy Family (late 17th century). The Met catalogs it as Embroidered picture, made in Silk on cardboard. Its collection classification is Textiles-Embroidered. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Coudert Brothers, 1888. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
29. Margret Barber
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Margret Barber in the role “Maker.” The source does not supply a fuller display biography, so this profile keeps the identity context at that documented level.
A representative work is Sampler (1661–63). The Met catalogs it as Sampler, made in Linen worked with silk and linen thread: reticella, double running, eye, cross, satin, and Gobelin stitches. Its collection classification is Textiles-Embroidered. The item-level credit line reads: From the Collection of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper, Bequest of Mabel Herbert Harper, 1957. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
30. Marius Rollet
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Marius Rollet in the role “Engraver.” The source does not supply a fuller display biography, so this profile keeps the identity context at that documented level.
A representative work is Scenes from "Le Solitaire" (ca. 1822). The Met catalogs it as Furnishing textile, made in Cotton. Its collection classification is Textiles-Printed. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1913. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
Method and source notes
Selection excludes the previous 600-profile series and favors less familiar names where the evidence allows. Every embedded work image in this article comes from a Met item record marked Public Domain.
