Not currently on display at the V&A

Prelude Innovations Border

Carpet Sample
1998 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carpet sample of machine-woven Axminster in 80% wool 20% nylon decorated with bands in red and dark orange with dark blue, three shades of green, dark cream and light brown. The broadest band is dark orange with a red trellis, each diamond containing a small red diamond. Three of the sides have been oversewn, the fourth has been cut. There is a hole in one corner for display purposes.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitlePrelude Innovations Border (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Machine-woven Axminster in 80% wool 20% nylon
Brief description
'Prelude Innovations Border' machine-woven carpet sample, 1998, British, manufactured by BMK Stoddard
Physical description
Carpet sample of machine-woven Axminster in 80% wool 20% nylon decorated with bands in red and dark orange with dark blue, three shades of green, dark cream and light brown. The broadest band is dark orange with a red trellis, each diamond containing a small red diamond. Three of the sides have been oversewn, the fourth has been cut. There is a hole in one corner for display purposes.
Dimensions
  • Length: 30cm
  • Width: 30cm
  • Weight: 0.18kg
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
(Label)
Credit line
Given by Mr. William Higbee
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
T.159-1999

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Record createdFebruary 4, 2000
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