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Slip cover
1860-1870
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.3776
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3776
Object Name
Slip cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1860-1870
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on tag
Inscription: "2 x 34/ LIBRARY/ July-August-September/" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Paper tag
Inscription: "Green Room" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Roller printed
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
52.5 (W) x 61 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
133.35 (W) x 154.94 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 14 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