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Sample

1913 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A cream white ground with "batik" patterning of exotic bird motifs in dark blue and crimson broken with white. Some 4 motifs are rotated so they appear as both flying or perching. Exotic blossoms on stems appear behind the birds. No selvedges.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed cotton
Brief description
Textile sample, printed cotton dress fabric, for Blakely & Beving, Manchester, 1913
Physical description
A cream white ground with "batik" patterning of exotic bird motifs in dark blue and crimson broken with white. Some 4 motifs are rotated so they appear as both flying or perching. Exotic blossoms on stems appear behind the birds. No selvedges.
Dimensions
  • Length: 54cm
  • No selvedges width: 62.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
77138 (Patent Office Registration Number)
Production
Patent Office registration date: 20th January 1913

Attribution note: Possibly made for the African market.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.104-2004

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Record createdSeptember 10, 2004
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