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Sample

1913 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Furnishing fabric. Rayon, woven. Dark grey warp threads with silver/white weft threads. The ground is grey and a design is woven into it by the paler warp threads. The background design is a pattern of small diagonally placed leaves. The main design consists of alternate rows of lions and lionesses, all couchant. One selvedge.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
woven rayon
Brief description
Textile sample, woven rayon furnishing, John Binns & Sons Ltd, Cowling, Yorkshire, 1913
Physical description
Furnishing fabric. Rayon, woven. Dark grey warp threads with silver/white weft threads. The ground is grey and a design is woven into it by the paler warp threads. The background design is a pattern of small diagonally placed leaves. The main design consists of alternate rows of lions and lionesses, all couchant. One selvedge.
Dimensions
  • Length: 42.5cm
  • Width: 32cm
Marks and inscriptions
87854 (Patent Office Registration Number)
Production
Patent Office registration date: 7th July 1913
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.124-2004

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Record createdSeptember 10, 2004
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