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1760s (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This etching is an embroidery pattern for a petticoat. It was published, in France, in 1760s. This was meant to be placed directly onto the cloth, and needled through. The resulting line of dots on the cloth would then be connected together by drawing. The ornate flower pattern could be repeated across the fabric as required.

Ornament prints like these were published for artisans to use in the production of objects, either in the same or different materials. This pattern has a specific use in garment production and decoration.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Etching on paper
Brief description
Embroidery pattern for a petticoat, etching on paper, published by Daudet of Lyon, France, 1760s
Physical description
Etching on paper, embroidery pattern for a petticoat.
Dimensions
  • Height: 38.2cm
  • Width: 51.5cm
Object history
Print: Embroidery pattern for a petticoat,French, 1760s. Etching, published by Daudet of Lyon. This would be placed directly onto the cloth, pricked, and pounced through. The resulting line of dots on the cloth would then be connected together by drawing. A continuous frieze of pattern could be made simply by repeating the process on the next section.
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Summary
This etching is an embroidery pattern for a petticoat. It was published, in France, in 1760s. This was meant to be placed directly onto the cloth, and needled through. The resulting line of dots on the cloth would then be connected together by drawing. The ornate flower pattern could be repeated across the fabric as required.

Ornament prints like these were published for artisans to use in the production of objects, either in the same or different materials. This pattern has a specific use in garment production and decoration.
Collection
Accession number
E.761-1912

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Record createdApril 14, 2005
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