Bromley Hall Pattern Book
Textile Design
ca. 1760-1800 (made)
ca. 1760-1800 (made)
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Page from a volume containing impressions pasted in, of 144 copper-plate designs for printing on textiles. The designs are in two groups, the first mainly of flowers and foliage; the second with figures, birds and animals amid floral decoration. The volume full-bound in calf, with two bronze clasps. Inscribed in ink with numbers, title, notes etc.
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Title | Bromley Hall Pattern Book (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Engraving |
Brief description | The Bromley Hall Pattern Book. Copper plate engraving for a printed textile design. 1760-1800 |
Physical description | Page from a volume containing impressions pasted in, of 144 copper-plate designs for printing on textiles. The designs are in two groups, the first mainly of flowers and foliage; the second with figures, birds and animals amid floral decoration. The volume full-bound in calf, with two bronze clasps. Inscribed in ink with numbers, title, notes etc. |
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Marks and inscriptions | (Inscribed in ink with numbers, title, notes etc.) |
Credit line | Given by the Calico Printers' Association Ltd |
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Accession number | E.458:5-1955 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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