Full Record |
| Collection |
The Textiles Collection: University for the Creative Arts at Farnham |
| Date |
1800 - 1810 |
| Date Accessioned |
1988 |
| Artefact/Item |
Textile garment |
| Function |
Spencer - to be used for the top of high waisted dress |
| General Description |
French early 19th Century spencer (top of high waisted dress), block printed flower sprigs against an all over ‘fern' patttern on dark ground. |
| Cultural Context |
France probably Provence |
| Id Number Current Accession |
8066 |
| Subject |
French spencer |
| Material |
Cotton with some linen |
| 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 |
| Process |
5 blocks and hand pencilling for blue |
