Sample
mid 19th century (made)
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This sample of Brussels carpeting has a pattern of cartouches, inspired by jewelley motifs. It was woven in looped, uncut, worsted pile by Worth & Co. in the mid-19th century. The firm was based in Kidderminster, the main centre in England for the manufacture of Brussels carpets. A feature of Brussels carpeting is its expensive finish, with a ribbed or corded surface and the use of no more than five colours in the pattern.
The carpet industry flourished between 1830 and 1850 due to technical innovations which provided looms to weave numerous variations of floor coverings with Kidderminster, Wilton, Axminster and Kilmarnock all centres of production.
The carpet industry flourished between 1830 and 1850 due to technical innovations which provided looms to weave numerous variations of floor coverings with Kidderminster, Wilton, Axminster and Kilmarnock all centres of production.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven wool and hemp, looped uncut pile |
| Brief description | Carpet sample of woven wool and hemp, manufactured by Worth & Co., Kidderminster, mid 19th century |
| Physical description | Sample of Brussels carpet of woven wool and hemp warp and weft, with looped uncut pile. There are narrow strips without pile at the upper and lower edges. With a design of large crosses in brown and tan outlined in yellow. The ground between the crosses is green with small brown crosses at regular intervals. |
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| Summary | This sample of Brussels carpeting has a pattern of cartouches, inspired by jewelley motifs. It was woven in looped, uncut, worsted pile by Worth & Co. in the mid-19th century. The firm was based in Kidderminster, the main centre in England for the manufacture of Brussels carpets. A feature of Brussels carpeting is its expensive finish, with a ribbed or corded surface and the use of no more than five colours in the pattern. The carpet industry flourished between 1830 and 1850 due to technical innovations which provided looms to weave numerous variations of floor coverings with Kidderminster, Wilton, Axminster and Kilmarnock all centres of production. |
| Other number | AP.114 - Previous number |
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| Accession number | T.10-1959 |
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| Record created | August 21, 2008 |
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