Not on display

Furnishing Fabric

ca. 1895 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sample of silk and cotton double cloth showing one selvedge, two raw and a machine woven hem along the bottom edge. The design shows rows of repeating tulips with curling leaves with small clumps of harebells inbetween each. The pattern is worked in two shades of pink with white outlining of leaves and details on flowers.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk and cotton double cloth
Brief description
Furnishing fabric of woven silk and cotton, designed by L. P. Butterfield for Alexander Morton & Co, Great Britain, ca. 1895
Physical description
Sample of silk and cotton double cloth showing one selvedge, two raw and a machine woven hem along the bottom edge. The design shows rows of repeating tulips with curling leaves with small clumps of harebells inbetween each. The pattern is worked in two shades of pink with white outlining of leaves and details on flowers.
Dimensions
  • Length: 16in
  • Width: 23.375in
Marks and inscriptions
Label 'Des: Chloris / Patt. No. 24150 / Colour No. 48 / Width 52 ins / A. M&Co. REGD.'
Credit line
Given by J W F Morton and Courtaulds Ltd.
Collection
Accession number
T.170-1977

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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