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Textile, printed
1975-1975
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
White Plains; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.8100.003
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8100.003
Object Name
Textile, printed
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
White Plains; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This fabric, titled "Chinoiserie Tree" was manufactured by Brunschwig & Fils in 1975.
Date
1975-1975
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on note
Inscription: "5 (crossed out) 3 pieces alike / [trapezoidal shape drawn] / 1979 / from directors / house dining / Room. / used some pieces of fabric / for 6 tie backs fro Dr. Smith's / Office - 1982" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Chinoiserie
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Printed
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 48.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Montgomery, Florence. 1970 Printed Textiles: English and American Cottons and Linens 1700-1850.
• Textile with Montgomery Design number T202, p. 125, fig. 83; Information on Arborescent Prints, pp. 120-125