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Textile, printed
c. 1840 (1830-1850)
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1994.0091
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Suzanne Hamilton Textile Acquisition Fund
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Object Number
1994.0091
Object Name
Textile, printed
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This textile was printed in England in about 1840.
Date
c. 1840 (1830-1850)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "L94.1272 (crossed out & upside down) / 94.91 (written at left side) / c1840's / English / 23 x 55 1/2" / Dr.56 / KPT" [over] "7406 / Length Chintz / with mauve, / green, beiged / striped pattern / w.circles" (graphite, ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
- Cylinder printed
Dimensions (inches)
23.25 (W) x 55.875 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
59.055 (W) x 141.923 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 3 3/8 inches.
Horizontal repeat: (2 1/2) 8.25 inches.
Selvedge width: 23.25 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. 276-312Book: Eaton, Linda. 2014 Printed Textiles: British and American Cottons and Linens 1700-1850.
• Published: p.336, C329