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Textile, printed (Quilt fragment)
c. 1835 (1825-1845)
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3141
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3141
Object Name
Textile, printed (Quilt fragment)
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This textile was printed in England in about 1835.
Date
c. 1835 (1825-1845)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on Red tag
Inscription: "69.3141 / T269 / study / D59" [over] "69.3141 / T269 / study / D59"
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
- Cylinder printed
- Quilted
Dimensions (inches)
25.75 (W) x 39.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
65.405 (W) x 99.695 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 13 3/4 inches.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Thesis: Sykas, Philip Anthony. 10//2000 Material Evidence: Nineteenth Century Calico Printers' Pattern Books. 275-343 Ph.D. The Manchester Metropolitan University Department of Textiles/Fashion
• Information on roller and cylinder printing, pp. 276-312