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Slip cover
c. 1850 (1840-1860)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3957.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3957.002
Object Name
Slip cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This slipcover is made from fabric that was probably printed in England in about 1850.
Date
c. 1850 (1840-1860)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.3957.2 / T337 / S-9-E" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Sewn to reverse
Inscription: "2-1-12 / WISTERIA HALL / Jan-Feb-Mar , July-Aug-Sept" (printed)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
Dimensions (inches)
37.25 (W) x 58 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
94.615 (W) x 147.32 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2011).
Vertical design repeat: 7.25 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