Textiles
Gorgerat, Freres et Cie (Artist)
Nantes, France, Europe
1780-1800
Cotton
Woven (plain), Copper plate printed, Mordant style
1958.0035.004 A
Object Number1958.0035.004 A |
Textile, printed
Textiles
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Gorgerat, Freres et Cie (Artist)
Nantes, France, Europe
1780-1800
Cotton
Woven (plain), Copper plate printed, Mordant style
118.5 (H) , 35.5 (W)
300.99 (H) , 90.17 (W)
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009). Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 52. Vertical design repeat: 40 1/2 inches.
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[Book] Clouzot, Henri & Morris, Frances. 1927 Painted and Printed Fabrics : The History of the Manufactory at Jouy and Other Ateliers in France 1760-1815.
• Information on Gorgerat et freres, p. 58
[Chapter] Bide, Martin. Secrets of the Printer's Palette, Colors & Dyes in Rhode Island Quilts [Book] Welters, Linda & OrdoƱez, Margaret. Down by the Old Mill Stream: Quilts in Rhode Island. 83-121.
• Information on mordant style, pp. 88, 101-104