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Textile, printed
1846-1856
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1972.0420
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Edmond du Pont
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Object Number
1972.0420
Object Name
Textile, printed
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1846-1856
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "72.420 / Dr 72" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- world's fair
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
Dimensions (inches)
28 (W) x 20.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
71.12 (W) x 52.07 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 14.75 inches
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Blum, Dilys E. 1997 The Fine Art of Textiles: The Collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
• Similar design and information on source material, p. 36, fig. 50Thesis: 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