Sample
1913 (manufactured)
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Woven cotton with open work, ecru in colour throughout. Possibly intended to be a table covering. The decorative pattern consists of:
a) a zig-zag design at the top and bottom, 15 cm. deep, edged on the side by regular square "piercing";
b) a 13 cm. frame with corner meander enclosing 8 pointed stars and large flat, fan-shaped motifs:
c) a central panel of a peacock in profile with scattered butterflies, 8 pointed stars and rosette motifs.
Two selvedges
There is a 7.5cm. fringe at each end. Two selvedges.
a) a zig-zag design at the top and bottom, 15 cm. deep, edged on the side by regular square "piercing";
b) a 13 cm. frame with corner meander enclosing 8 pointed stars and large flat, fan-shaped motifs:
c) a central panel of a peacock in profile with scattered butterflies, 8 pointed stars and rosette motifs.
Two selvedges
There is a 7.5cm. fringe at each end. Two selvedges.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Printed cotton |
| Brief description | Textile sample, woven cotton, Elson & Neill, Britain, 1913 |
| Physical description | Woven cotton with open work, ecru in colour throughout. Possibly intended to be a table covering. The decorative pattern consists of: a) a zig-zag design at the top and bottom, 15 cm. deep, edged on the side by regular square "piercing"; b) a 13 cm. frame with corner meander enclosing 8 pointed stars and large flat, fan-shaped motifs: c) a central panel of a peacock in profile with scattered butterflies, 8 pointed stars and rosette motifs. Two selvedges There is a 7.5cm. fringe at each end. Two selvedges. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 90557 (Patent Office Registration Number) |
| Production | Patent Office registration date: 8th August 1913 |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.128-2004 |
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| Record created | September 10, 2004 |
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