Not currently on display at the V&A

Argus

Sample
ca. 1902 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sample of duplex printed cotton furnishing fabric with 'Argus' design of peacock feathers caught in a basket patterned ground. It goes in colours of green, red, navy blue, turquoise and rust.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleArgus (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed cotton
Brief description
Sample of printed cotton, 'Argus' design, retailed by Liberty & Co. Ltd, England, ca. 1902
Physical description
Sample of duplex printed cotton furnishing fabric with 'Argus' design of peacock feathers caught in a basket patterned ground. It goes in colours of green, red, navy blue, turquoise and rust.
Dimensions
  • Length: 27cm
  • Width: 17.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'The "Argus" No C11. 2/6 A YARD 50 INCHES WIDE' (Label)
Credit line
Given by Liberty & Co.
Collection
Accession number
T.296-1976

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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