Not currently on display at the V&A

'Can-A-Vera'

Furnishing Fabric
1981-82 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Furnishing fabric with curving reed-like shapes in yellow and light brown on a white ground


Object details

Categories
Object type
Title'Can-A-Vera' (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
100% cotton satin
Brief description
'Can-A-Vera', printed cotton furnishing fabric by Carola Olsen for Heals, British
Physical description
Furnishing fabric with curving reed-like shapes in yellow and light brown on a white ground
Dimensions
  • Width: 127cm
  • Length: 99cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
'HEAL FABRICS OF LONDON ENGLAND 100% COTTON HEAL'S CAN-A-VERA DESIGNED BY CAROLA OLSEN' (English; Selvages)
Credit line
Given by Heal & Son Ltd.
Object history
Acquired in 1995 as part of the Heal's archive
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Other number
WE 0401 - Heals number
Collection
Accession number
T.462:2-1999

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Record createdAugust 22, 2000
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