Wardrobe Wednesday: Molas
The print on this Mara Hoffman dress references colorful reverse appliqué textiles from the San Blas Islands in Panama. These textiles called molas are often made into blouses, such as this 20th century example from our collection.
Irregular Ogee Pattern on Cotton. Late 19th century, unknown manufacturer.
Undulating, Irregular Stripe Print on Cotton. January 28, 1889. Unknown manufacturer.
Geometric Print on Cotton. Rouen, France. 1901. Unknown manufacturer.
Geometric print on cotton. February, 1901. Unknown manufacturer, Manchester.
“Meadow” vinyl wallcovering. ASAM Brothers. Southampton, Pennsylvania. Mid century.
“New Amsterdam” vinyl wallcovering. ASAM Brothers. Southampton, Pennsylvania. Mid century.
Textilene Sunsure - Fibre Fabric. “The Fabric That Laughs at the Sun.”
E.W. Twitchell, Inc. 3rd & Somerset Sts. Philadelphia. Mid century.
Textilene Sunsure - Fibre Fabric. “The Fabric That Laughs at the Sun.”
E.W. Twitchell, Inc. 3rd & Somerset Sts. Philadelphia. Mid century.
Textilene Sunsure - Fibre Fabric. “The Fabric That Laughs at the Sun.”
E.W. Twitchell, Inc. 3rd & Somerset Sts. Philadelphia. Mid century.
Floral and vermicular print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. Late 19th century.
Striped print on cotton. France. 1895.
Geometric print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. 1884.
Geometric print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. 1884.
Geometric print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. 1884.
