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String Stripe

Dress Fabric
1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dress fabric sample of heat photogram printed polyoctose satin microfibre. Brown ground with a veneered effect over which strands of fraying string in bridge cream are overlaid. Stamped in gold on reverse with 'John Lewis Microfibre'.


Object details

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Object type
TitleString Stripe (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Heat photogram printed polyoctose satin microfibre
Brief description
Dress fabric sample 'String Stripe' of heat photogram printed polyoctose satin microfibre, designed by Rebecca Earley, England, 1996
Physical description
Dress fabric sample of heat photogram printed polyoctose satin microfibre. Brown ground with a veneered effect over which strands of fraying string in bridge cream are overlaid. Stamped in gold on reverse with 'John Lewis Microfibre'.
Dimensions
  • Length: 55cm
  • Width: 38.2cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
'John Lewis Microfibre' (Stamped in gold on reverse)
Historical context
Textile designer Rebecca Earley has been widely recognised as one of the most innovative print designers of her generation. She devotes her textile label 'Be Earley' to fashion accessories and interiors. Her unique designs have won awards from various bodies, including the London Arts Board, the Prince's Youth Business Trust and the Crafts Council. Earley is also half of fashion partnership Earley Palmiero which produces beautifully printed womenswear, currently stocked in Liberty and Koh Samui in London and stores in Japan. Earley's highly original prints are worn by Bjork, Kylie Minogue, Simple Red, Cher and Demi Moore.
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.125-1997

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Record createdAugust 26, 2004
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