Textile Sample
mid 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
A sample of dress cotton printed with a paisley pattern.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cotton, printed |
| Brief description | A sample of dress cotton printed with a paisley pattern, produced in England or France, mid 19th century |
| Physical description | A sample of dress cotton printed with a paisley pattern. |
| Object history | These samples are taken from a collection assembled by a Macclesfield silk designer. All of them show the hook-shaped both or paisley motif. Its origins are obscure, but it is found throughout the East, and is especially associated with India. In the mid-nineteenth century it became a popular pattern for European fabrics, especially shawls. The name derives from the wool-weaving town of Paisley in Scotland, where many shawls were produced. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.67B/49-1957 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | June 28, 2005 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
