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Sample

1860-1880 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sample of cotton printed with Turkey red showing a peacock in green, yellow, red and black with a paisley 'cone' shape forming part of its tail. It is surrounded by medallions, flowers and small cones containing peacocks on red ground.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed cotton
Brief description
Sample of printed cotton, made by United Turkey Red Co. Ltd, Dumbarton, Scotland, 1860-1880
Physical description
Sample of cotton printed with Turkey red showing a peacock in green, yellow, red and black with a paisley 'cone' shape forming part of its tail. It is surrounded by medallions, flowers and small cones containing peacocks on red ground.
Dimensions
  • Length: 39.4cm
  • Width: 32.1cm
Credit line
Given by the Society of Dyers & Colourists
Collection
Accession number
T.133:8-1976

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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