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Double Cloth Fragment

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment of double cloth with white/buff thin linen warp threads bind weft in two layers to give a double-cloth effect, and a dark brown wool alternating with yellow wool, in paired wefts, or a yellowish green wool in an angular pattern.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Linen thread and wool
Brief description
Fragment of double cloth, possibly made in France, 17th century
Physical description
Fragment of double cloth with white/buff thin linen warp threads bind weft in two layers to give a double-cloth effect, and a dark brown wool alternating with yellow wool, in paired wefts, or a yellowish green wool in an angular pattern.
Dimensions
  • Width: 4.75in
  • Length: 7in
Credit line
Given by the Textile Conservation Centre
Object history
Registered File number 1987/2045.
A patch removed from the back of a gothic tapestry 'The Romance of the Rose' at the Textile Conservation Centre, Surrey.
See T.302 to 309-1987.
Collection
Accession number
T.302-1987

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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