ca. 1853 (manufactured)
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This sample of felted paper curtain material was produced by Pavy, Pretto and Co. Eugène Pavy took out a patent in 1853 for improvements in the production of fabrics whereby clothing, curtains, carpets and so on could be produced at a low cost. The brightly coloured pattern of imaginary flowers. and undulating stems is the product of that new technology, and is usually known as the ‘Tree of Life’. It is derived from traditional Indian textile patterns.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Colour woodblock print, on felted paper |
| Brief description | Sample of felted paper curtain material with a floral pattern, on a white background; Colour woodblock print, on felted paper; Pattern number stamped on the back; Produced by Pavy, Pretto & Co.; English, ca. 1853. |
| Physical description | Sample of felted paper curtain material with a floral pattern, on a white background; Colour woodblock print, on felted paper; Pattern number stamped on the back. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Pattern number stamped on the back. |
| Gallery label | FELTED PAPER FABRIC
English, about 1853
Colour print from wood blocks; made by Pavey, Pretto & Co
This was a patent fabric, intended to be used for curtains. The brightly coloured pattern of imaginary flowers and undulating stems is usually known as the Tree of Life, and derives from Indian textiles.
E. 21164 - 1957 |
| Credit line | Gift of Mr H.C. Torbock |
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| Summary | This sample of felted paper curtain material was produced by Pavy, Pretto and Co. Eugène Pavy took out a patent in 1853 for improvements in the production of fabrics whereby clothing, curtains, carpets and so on could be produced at a low cost. The brightly coloured pattern of imaginary flowers. and undulating stems is the product of that new technology, and is usually known as the ‘Tree of Life’. It is derived from traditional Indian textile patterns. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Oman, Charles C., and Hamilton, Jean. Wallpapers: a history and illustrated catalogue of the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. London: Sotheby Publications, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982. |
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| Accession number | E.21164-1957 |
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| Record created | December 7, 2005 |
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