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Textile, printed
"L'Aurora"
J. P. Meillier et Cie
1805-1825
Category
Textiles
Creator/Artist/Maker
J. P. Meillier et Cie (Printer)
Place of Origin
Bordeaux; France; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1958.0035.007
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1958.0035.007
Object Name
Textile, printed
Title
"L'Aurora"
Category
Textiles
Creator (Role)
J. P. Meillier et Cie (Printer)
Place of Origin
Bordeaux; France; Europe
Date
1805-1825
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Top edge
Inscription: "J.P. Meillier & C.e de Beautiron pres Bordeaux. Bon Teint"
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on red tag
Inscription: "T455 / Study / 58.35.7 / Dr. 68" [over] "T455 / Study / 58.35.7 / Dr. 68" (graphite, ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on white tag
Inscription: "<typed>(DENNISON MFR. CO., U.S.A.) / CX / <handwritten>m 58.35.7/ Red toile - Aurora/ Beautiran./ 53" x 35 1/2"/ (T455)" (graphite, ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Copper plate printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
54 (H) x 35.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
137.16 (H) x 89.54 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009).
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 48.
Vertical design repeat: 39 3/4 inches.