Full Record |
| Collection |
The Textiles Collection: University for the Creative Arts at Farnham |
| Date |
late 18th C or early 19th C |
| Date Accessioned |
1988 |
| Artefact/Item |
Textile several pieces joined |
| Function |
Furnishing |
| General Description |
French block printed and hand painted furnishing, vertical undulating stripes with garlands intertwined, divided by roses meandering with buds and leaves. |
| Cultural Context |
probably France |
| Id Number Current Accession |
8134 |
| Subject |
French block & pencilled |
| Measurements Dimensions |
134 x 117 centimetres |
| Material |
Linen warp cotton weft |
| Visual Information |
Floral pattern |
| Current Ownership |
University College for the Creative Arts at Farnham |
| History Of Ownership |
Barron and Larcher collection |
| Rights |
Managed by The Textiles Collection at the University for the Creative Arts at Farnham. |
| Source |
Given by Robin and Heather Tanner Chippenham Wilts |
| Technique |
Block print NB Important printing mistake which shows the shape and size of the blocks, Hand painted, Hand spun, Hand woven |
| Weave |
Plain weave |
| Process |
4 wood blocks 28.5 x 19 cm inlaid with felt for background Soft faded red - alum madder, blue - indigo pencilled in |
