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Fumo di Londra

Furnishing Fabric
1957 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Furnishing fabric of satin finish cotton. The ground is printed black with an all over abstract repeat of irregular rectangular devices linked by non continuous stripes, in white, mottled in two greys and cream.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleFumo di Londra
Materials and techniques
Printed, satin finish cotton
Brief description
Furnishing fabric of printed cotton, 'Fumo di Londra', designed by Daphne Barder, manufactured by Manifattura JSA, Busto Arsizio, Italy, 1957
Physical description
Furnishing fabric of satin finish cotton. The ground is printed black with an all over abstract repeat of irregular rectangular devices linked by non continuous stripes, in white, mottled in two greys and cream.
Dimensions
  • Length: 38in
  • Width: 51in
  • Repeat height: 23in
  • Diameter: 82mm (Note: Diameter of roller.)
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Man JSA "Fumo di Londra" disegno di Daphne Barder 1e TRIENNALE Di MICANO' (Inscribed on selvedges in black)
  • 'Name DAPHNE BARDER. Category 13. [artist's address]. Date of excecution of brief 1957. Details of brief and other relevant information.' (Stuck on label)
Credit line
Given by Brian Barder Esq.
Collection
Accession number
T.414-1977

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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