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Fragment

1750-1775 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

Two fragments of Chinese painted silk probably from a gown


Object details

Category
Textiles
Object type
Fragment
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Fragment
  • Fragment
Materials and techniques
Chinese painted silk
Chinese Silk
Weaving
Painted
Physical description
Two fragments of Chinese painted silk probably from a gown
Dimensions
  • T.601 1 1999 length: 330mm
  • T.601 1 1999 width: 148mm
  • T.601 2 1999 length: 495mm (approx)
  • T.601 2 1999 width: 390mm (approx)
Styles
Rococo
Chinoiserie
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the Elspeth Evans Bequest
Object history
These fragments accompanied the Chinese painted silk gown belonging to Mrs. Garrick (T.593-1999) and are assumed to come from clothing belonging to her.
Production
These are fragments of a gown probably made in England of a Chinese painted silk
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.601:1, 2-1999

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Record createdDecember 16, 1999
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O18812/fragment-unknown/
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