Jacob's Ladder
Furnishing Fabric
1993 (made)
1993 (made)
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This textile was designed by Lori Weitzner for Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated, one of America's leading craft and commercial textile manufacturers. Entitled 'Jacob's Ladder', it formed part of the 'Simply Grand' Collection, described as being suitable for 'residential and executive spaces', suggesting a move towards larger contract commisions rather than individual domestic homes.
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.
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.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven and pleated cotton |
| Brief description | Cotton velvet furnishing fabric 'Jacob's Ladder' from 'Grand Additions', designed by Lori Weitzner, made by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated, United States, 1993 |
| Physical description | Length of woven and pleated cotton velvet furnishing fabric. Bisque colourway pleated to create a raised striped pattern. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated |
| Summary | This textile was designed by Lori Weitzner for Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated, one of America's leading craft and commercial textile manufacturers. Entitled 'Jacob's Ladder', it formed part of the 'Simply Grand' Collection, described as being suitable for 'residential and executive spaces', suggesting a move towards larger contract commisions rather than individual domestic homes. 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.56-1998 |
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| Record created | July 12, 2007 |
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