Le Meunier, Sons Fils et l'Âne (the Miller, His Son, and the Ass)
Jean-Baptiste Huet, Oberkampf Factory
1800-1810
Category
Textiles
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric designer)
Place of Origin
Jouy-En-Josas; Île-de-France ; France; Europe
Materials
Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.1330.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1330.003
Object Name
Textile, printed (Ex-upholstery fabric)
Title
Le Meunier, Sons Fils et l'Âne (the Miller, His Son, and the Ass)
Category
Textiles
Creator (Role)
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric designer); Oberkampf Factory (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Jouy-En-Josas; Île-de-France ; France; Europe
Date
1800-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "T33 / 57.1330.3 / purple / dr. 6 / (see 69.3063 / red)" [over] "T33" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Fable
Morality
Materials
Cotton
Techniques
Woven (plain)
Plate printed
Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
39.25 (W) x 131.125 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
99.695 (W) x 333.058 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 39.5 inches
Selvedge width: Only one selvedge available