Signature Textiles of Wealth

Byzantine motifs adorn fine silk clothing, exceptional needle lace is on the edges of almost every textile, and everything was designed with luxury in mind. This is a glimpse into a wooden 1897 chest containing items belonging to Aroussiag Iskian, Anahid Iskian, and Marie Iskian Tevonian. The collection illustrates what a more well-to-do Armenian family might own during the late 19th and early 20th century. Curator Gary Lind-Sinanian highlights a few items from this thoughtfully organized family heirloom collection.