Not currently on display at the V&A

Tyrian silk

Dress Fabric
ca. 1914 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dress fabric of printed silk. With a close design of small flower heads in subdued tones of blue, mauve and beige with dark grey outlines.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleTyrian silk (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed silk
Brief description
Dress fabric 'Tyrian silk' of printed silk, retailed by Liberty & Co. Ltd., London, ca. 1914
Physical description
Dress fabric of printed silk. With a close design of small flower heads in subdued tones of blue, mauve and beige with dark grey outlines.
Dimensions
  • Length: 201cm
  • Width: 83cm
  • Diameter: 84mm
Credit line
Given by Mr and Mrs R. G. Stansfield
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.32-1975

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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