Not on display

Octagon

Carpet Sample
1978 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carpet sample with a pile fibre of 80% wool and 20% nylon, with a repeating geometric pattern of octagons and diamonds in pale cream, dark green and black.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleOctagon
Materials and techniques
Wool and nylon
Brief description
Brussels carpet sample 'Octagon', designed by David Hicks for Arena Carpets, Bradford, 1978.
Physical description
Carpet sample with a pile fibre of 80% wool and 20% nylon, with a repeating geometric pattern of octagons and diamonds in pale cream, dark green and black.
Dimensions
  • Length: 27in
  • Width: 27in
  • Weight: 0.94kg
Marks and inscriptions
'Quality Brussels Super. Design/Colour 3025/224.............etc' (Avena Carpets label.)
Credit line
Given by Mr. Michael Oates, Avena Carpets, Denholme Gate.
Collection
Accession number
T.124-1979

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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