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Textile, printed
Gorgerat, Freres et Cie
1780-1800
Category
Textiles
Creator/Artist/Maker
Gorgerat, Freres et Cie (Artist)
Place of Origin
Nantes; France; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1958.0035.004 B
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1958.0035.004 B
Object Name
Textile, printed
Category
Textiles
Creator (Role)
Gorgerat, Freres et Cie (Artist)
Place of Origin
Nantes; France; Europe
Date
1780-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Top edge
Inscription: "BON TEINT. Gorgerat freres et Cp. A Nantes"
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on white tag
Inscription: "<typed>(DENNISON MFR. CO., U.S.A.) / CX / <handwritten>58.35.4B T453/ Red & White toile - Neptune/ Gorgerat, Nantes. 118 1/2 x 48 3/4 (2pcs/ together)" (graphite, ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on red tag
Inscription: "T453 / study / 58.35.4B" [over] "T453 / study / Dr. 68" (graphite, ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Copper plate printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
118.5 (H) x 35.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
300.99 (H) x 90.17 (W)
Measurement Notes
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.