Full Record |
| Collection |
The Textiles Collection: University for the Creative Arts at Farnham |
| Date |
late 18th C |
| Date Accessioned |
1988 |
| Artefact/Item |
Textile - 2 pieces |
| Function |
Furnishing |
| General Description |
A formal tulip type flower alternates with a circular flower motif. The ground is ‘sable' i.e. covered with fine dots to outline the main motifs. N.B. White cut out flower motif shows Indian influence. Word stamp probably ‘TOILES PEINTES' which gives an |
| Cultural Context |
France - printed in Nantes (see note in Phyliss Barron handwriting) |
| Id Number Current Accession |
8115 |
| Subject |
Toile Peintes |
| Measurements Dimensions |
19 x 48 centimetres |
| Material |
Linen and cotton |
| Visual Information |
Floral pattern (half drop repeat), The ground is ‘sable’ i.e. covered with fine dots to outline the main motifs. |
| 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 |
Black/brown - iron/tannic Strong red - alum/madder on unbleached, Block print 2 Pairs wooden blocks with metal pins for dots |
