Not currently on display at the V&A

Balmoral Border

Carpet Sample
1998 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sample of Axminster carpeting. It is a border pattern in bands of shades of blue and cream with some pink. The widest band has a flowing wave pattern in cream and light brown. There is a hole in one corner for display purposes. The sides have been oversewn.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleBalmoral Border (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Machine woven Axminster in 80% wool and 20% nylon
Brief description
'Balmoral Border' machine-woven carpet sample, 1998, British, manufactured by BMK Stoddard
Physical description
Sample of Axminster carpeting. It is a border pattern in bands of shades of blue and cream with some pink. The widest band has a flowing wave pattern in cream and light brown. There is a hole in one corner for display purposes. The sides have been oversewn.
Dimensions
  • Length: 28cm
  • Width: 22.5cm
  • Weight: 0.16kg
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
(Label)
Credit line
Given by Mr. William Higbee
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
T.156-1999

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Record createdJanuary 13, 2000
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