Art Deco era Printed Silk with Cranes Flying across Moon: C1920 Japan child's dress The upper edges of the

The upper edges of the front openings are edged in a more fancy old gold hand crocheted lace

A very fine silk embroidered wedding shawl or cover dating from the mid 19th century and from Ottoman Turkey

A museum quality Ottoman embroidered kerchief or shawl

Each has so many rich interior and architectural details defining the spaces of the vignettes

Art Deco era Printed Silk with Cranes Flying across Moon: C1920 Japan child's dress The upper edges of theFrom the 1920s Art Deco era this stunning printed silk with an incredible design with cranes flying across the moon. For such a simple and graphic design there is extraordinary movement in this print. In Japan, the crane (known as tsuru) is the revered "bird of happiness" symbolizing good fortune, longevity, and peace. Because they are monogamous, they also represent loyalty and fidelity. An ancient belief claims cranes live for 1,000 years, making