Not on display

Sample Book

1983 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sample bound book in pale grey silk enclosing 23 samples of furnishing silk ikats mainly in soft pastel shades, popular in the period 1982-1985. The designs include checks and stripes as well as patterns based upon traditional Indian motifs.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk ikat
Brief description
Sample bound book enclosing 23 samples of furnishing silk ikats, made for Mary Fox Linton Ltd., ikats made in India, retailed in London, 1983.
Physical description
Sample bound book in pale grey silk enclosing 23 samples of furnishing silk ikats mainly in soft pastel shades, popular in the period 1982-1985. The designs include checks and stripes as well as patterns based upon traditional Indian motifs.
Dimensions
  • Length: 12in
  • Width: 9in
  • Of spine or deepest part thickness: 5cm (1cm)
  • Weight: 0.6kg
Collection
Accession number
T.269-1984

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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