This ex-bed hanging is made from fabric that was printed in England in about 1815.
Date
1810-1820
Materials
Cotton
Techniques
Woven (plain)
Block printed
Mordant style
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009).
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 64.
Vertical design repeat: 12.50 inches.
Horizontal design repeat: 1 1/2 half-drop repeats across; horizontal - approximately 1.75 inches short.
Selvedge width: 23 11/16 inches.