Sutton Hoo
Furnishing Fabric
1997 (made)
1997 (made)
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'Sutton Hoo' is part of a collection of textile designs entitled 'Archaeology' by Lori Weitzner. They were manufactured by Pallas Textiles, a company based in the USA, for the large contract furnishing market, such as offices, as well as smaller environments.
The 'Archaeology' collection was inspired by archaeological discoveries of the 19th and 20th centuries, incorporating patterns and woven structures that were 'suggested by the intricate designs of these treasures'. 'Sutton Hoo' is woven with a boucle yarn on a satin ground, giving it a raised, textured feel. The design was inspired by the interlacing patterns of an Anglo Saxon gold belt buckle that was discovered in a ship burial dating from about 620 AD.
Lori Weitzner's work has extended beyond textiles. She has designed for a range of companies, with commissions including packaging for Estee Lauder cosmetics and interiors for Lufthansa Airlines.
The 'Archaeology' collection was inspired by archaeological discoveries of the 19th and 20th centuries, incorporating patterns and woven structures that were 'suggested by the intricate designs of these treasures'. 'Sutton Hoo' is woven with a boucle yarn on a satin ground, giving it a raised, textured feel. The design was inspired by the interlacing patterns of an Anglo Saxon gold belt buckle that was discovered in a ship burial dating from about 620 AD.
Lori Weitzner's work has extended beyond textiles. She has designed for a range of companies, with commissions including packaging for Estee Lauder cosmetics and interiors for Lufthansa Airlines.
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| Materials and techniques | Jacquard woven cotton, polyester and rayon |
| Brief description | Jacquard woven furnishing fabric 'Sutton Hoo' from 'Archaeology', designed by Lori Weitzner, made by Pallas Textiles, United States, 1997 |
| Physical description | Length of jacquard woven upholstery furnishing fabric. 56% cotton, 27% polyester and 17% rayon. Blue Sun colourway. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Gift of Pallas Textiles. |
| Summary | 'Sutton Hoo' is part of a collection of textile designs entitled 'Archaeology' by Lori Weitzner. They were manufactured by Pallas Textiles, a company based in the USA, for the large contract furnishing market, such as offices, as well as smaller environments. The 'Archaeology' collection was inspired by archaeological discoveries of the 19th and 20th centuries, incorporating patterns and woven structures that were 'suggested by the intricate designs of these treasures'. 'Sutton Hoo' is woven with a boucle yarn on a satin ground, giving it a raised, textured feel. The design was inspired by the interlacing patterns of an Anglo Saxon gold belt buckle that was discovered in a ship burial dating from about 620 AD. Lori Weitzner's work has extended beyond textiles. She has designed for a range of companies, with commissions including packaging for Estee Lauder cosmetics and interiors for Lufthansa Airlines. |
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| Accession number | T.55-1998 |
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| Record created | July 5, 2007 |
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