1785 (made)
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This engraving, published in France in 1786, is an imaginative variation on the theme of classical strip ornament. This was meant to be placed directly onto a piece of cloth and needled through. The ornate pattern could be repeated across the fabric as required.
Ornament prints like these were published for artisans to use in the production of objects, either in the same or different materials. This pattern had a specific use in garment production.
Ornament prints like these were published for artisans to use in the production of objects, either in the same or different materials. This pattern had a specific use in garment production.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Print, a design for embroidery on the theme of classical strip ornament, engraving by J. B. Échantillon, France, 1785 |
| Physical description | Print, a design for embroidery on the theme of classical strip ornament, engraving. |
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| Gallery label | The full text of the entry is as follows:
"PRINT: DESIGNS FOR EMBROIDERY
French, 1785
Engravings by J.B. Echantillon of Lyons
These are highly imaginative variations on the theme of classical strip ornament.
E.746 & 7-1912" |
| Object history | These (E.746&747-1912) are highly imaginative variations on the theme of classical strip ornament. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This engraving, published in France in 1786, is an imaginative variation on the theme of classical strip ornament. This was meant to be placed directly onto a piece of cloth and needled through. The ornate pattern could be repeated across the fabric as required. Ornament prints like these were published for artisans to use in the production of objects, either in the same or different materials. This pattern had a specific use in garment production. |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1912, London, Printed for His Majesty’s Stationery Office 1913 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.747-1912 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2005 |
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