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Maypole Dance

Tape
ca. 1770 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Binding tape of natural coloured linen with decoration in brick red worsted of a central scroll pattern flanked by two pattern warp threads woven simply in and out.

Was once attached to furnishing fabric T.28-1978.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMaypole Dance
Materials and techniques
Woven linen and worsted
Brief description
Tape of linen and worsted, 'Maypole Dance', probably England, ca. 1770
Physical description
Binding tape of natural coloured linen with decoration in brick red worsted of a central scroll pattern flanked by two pattern warp threads woven simply in and out.

Was once attached to furnishing fabric T.28-1978.
Dimensions
  • Length: 0.563in
  • Width: 11in
Credit line
Given by the Department of Regional Services
Collection
Accession number
T.28A-1978

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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