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 |
| Function |
Bed valence |
| General Description |
French bed valence for rich peasannt house - note the silk binding is original Block printed black red, and blue pencilled in, with blue silk binding. A curvy vertical band with leaves and large flowers intertwining. Lined with linen or hemp. |
| Cultural Context |
France probably Rouen (see query about Nantes on attached label) |
| Id Number Current Accession |
8093 |
| Subject |
bed valence |
| Material |
Linen warp & cotton weft, Silk binding |
| 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 printed 2 wooden blocks with metal pins |
| Weave |
Plain weave |
