Whitchurch
Ecclesiastical Fabric
1925 (manufactured)
1925 (manufactured)
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This fabric, 'Whitchurch', was woven in metallic threads, cotton and artificial silk--the man-made fibre which came to be known as rayon. The development of man-made fibres in the early 20th century presented new challenges for textile designers and technicians. Initially those manufacturers specialising in furnishing fabrics were hesitant to use the new fibres, but gradually started to combine them with natural yarns to produce soft furnishings which sold readily. Rayon was used to provide bright design highlights, while the other materials used supplied warmth, softness and strength to the fabric.
This example was produced by the firm of Warner & Sons Ltd., who were one of the leading 19th and 20th century silk weavers and cotton printers. It was advertised by the manufacturer, Warner & Sons as being 'suitable for ecclesiatical use'.
This example was produced by the firm of Warner & Sons Ltd., who were one of the leading 19th and 20th century silk weavers and cotton printers. It was advertised by the manufacturer, Warner & Sons as being 'suitable for ecclesiatical use'.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Whitchurch (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Hand-woven rayon, cotton and metallic threads |
| Brief description | 'Whitchurch' ecclesiastical fabric, manufactured by Warner and Sons, 1925, Braintree. |
| Physical description | Ecclesiastical fabric woven of rayon, cotton and metallic threads, with a design of vines, lilies and roses |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Repeating pattern of vines enclosing lillies and roses (Decoration; hand woven) |
| Credit line | Given by the British Institute of Industrial Art |
| Object history | This ecclesiastical fabric was woven in metallic threads, cotton and artificial silk - the man-made fibre which came to be known as rayon. The development of man-made fibres in the early 20th century presented new challenges for textile designers and technicians. Initially those manufacturers specialising in furnishing fabrics were hesitant to use the new fibres, but gradually started to combine them with natural yarns to produce soft furnishings which sold readily. |
| Production | Attribution note: This fabric was advertised by the manufacturer, Warner & Sons as being 'suitable for ecclesiastical use'. |
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| Summary | This fabric, 'Whitchurch', was woven in metallic threads, cotton and artificial silk--the man-made fibre which came to be known as rayon. The development of man-made fibres in the early 20th century presented new challenges for textile designers and technicians. Initially those manufacturers specialising in furnishing fabrics were hesitant to use the new fibres, but gradually started to combine them with natural yarns to produce soft furnishings which sold readily. Rayon was used to provide bright design highlights, while the other materials used supplied warmth, softness and strength to the fabric. This example was produced by the firm of Warner & Sons Ltd., who were one of the leading 19th and 20th century silk weavers and cotton printers. It was advertised by the manufacturer, Warner & Sons as being 'suitable for ecclesiatical use'. |
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| Accession number | T.484-1934 |
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| Record created | January 16, 2004 |
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