Not on display

Sample

ca. 1851 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This sample was shown at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851, described as Brussels Carpeting.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven worsted and linen, looped pile
Brief description
Sample of carpet woven with worsted and linen, manufactured by Messrs. Dove & Co., Leeds, ca. 1851
Physical description
Sample of Brussels carpeting woven in worsted and linen with a looped uncut pile. With a floral design consisting of a large pink rose and other smaller flowers in orange, pink and blue on a creamy white ground.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14in
  • Width: 26.25in
Summary
This sample was shown at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851, described as Brussels Carpeting.
Other number
AP.98:4 - Previous number
Collection
Accession number
T.3-1959

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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