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Chiswick Range

Swatch Book
1999-2000 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Swatch of 22 textile samples joined together in a purple folder with a cellophane cover and the words 'Liberty Furnishings' and 'Chiswick' printed in gold. The samples are printed on a range of plain cottons, linens and velvets. Each sample has a paper label with the name of the design and pattern specification. Various ones are based on William Morris' carpet and embroidery designs with the exceptions of 'Darnley' and 'Gabriel' which are based on 19th century church embroideries. Other patterns shown are 'Allerston', 'Marillier', 'Feldmore', and 'Langthorne', each in a range of colours.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleChiswick Range (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
printed cotton, linen and velvet.
Brief description
Chiswick Range by Liberty furnishings, British, 1999-2000
Physical description
Swatch of 22 textile samples joined together in a purple folder with a cellophane cover and the words 'Liberty Furnishings' and 'Chiswick' printed in gold. The samples are printed on a range of plain cottons, linens and velvets. Each sample has a paper label with the name of the design and pattern specification. Various ones are based on William Morris' carpet and embroidery designs with the exceptions of 'Darnley' and 'Gabriel' which are based on 19th century church embroideries. Other patterns shown are 'Allerston', 'Marillier', 'Feldmore', and 'Langthorne', each in a range of colours.
Dimensions
  • Length: 61cm
  • Width: 44cm
  • Depth: 2.5cm
Credit line
Given by Antony Little
Collection
Accession number
T.103-2001

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Record createdMay 21, 2002
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