Collection Highlights: Lace from the Greenleaf Collection
Richard C. Greenleaf collected exceptional examples of 17th and 18th century European lace and embroidery while living in Paris before World War II. After relocating to New York, he donated his collections to the museum in a series of gifts beginning in 1950 and ending with his bequest in 1962. His gifts, totaling over 900 objects, have anchored several exhibitions, including "The Greenleaf Collection: Textile Arts from the 16th to early 19th Century" and “Fancy Fronts: Men’s Waistcoats from the 18th Century.”
- Band (Italy)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-49
- Cap Streamers (Belgium)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-53-a,b
- Cap Streamers (Belgium)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-54-a,b
- Cap Streamers (Belgium)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-57-a,b
- Cap Streamers (Belgium)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-58-a,b
- Cap Streamers (Belgium)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-60-a,b
- Cap Streamers (France), 1690s
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-61-a,b
- Band (Italy)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-62
- Medallion (France)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-64
- Sleeve Ruffle (Belgium)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-66
- Cravat End (France), 1690–99
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-67
- Flounce (Belgium)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-68
- Fragment Of Bed Hanging (France)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-69
- This object was made by Clerambault.
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- Altar Frontal, Santa Teresia
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-71
- Panel (Italy), early 20th century
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-72
- Border (France), 1670–90
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-80
- Band (Italy)
- linen, black glass beads.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-82
- Band (France)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-90
- Border (Belgium)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-92
- Border (Italy)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-108
- Band (France)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-109
- Border (Italy)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-110
- Border (France)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-113
- Band (Netherlands)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-116
- Band (Spain), ca. 1600
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-123-a
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- Fragment (Spain), ca. 1600
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-123-b
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- Border (Spain)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-123-d
- Border (Italy)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-124
- Border (Italy), mid-16th century
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-125
- Band (Italy)
- linen.
- Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
- 1962-50-127
