Carpet Fragment
1840-1850 (made)
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Double-cloth carpet fragment in two small parts of a large-scale pattern incorporating a large scrolling acanthus leaf and strapwork with studding. Large areas of the pattern are not in separable 'cloths' but are woven in a tight twill, on one plane, and the two warp systems and two weft systems lying parallel and interwoven alternately, presumably with the help of a jacquard.
Warp of white worsted and light brown worsted. Weft of white wool and bands of deep pink, pink-tan and brown wool.
One fragment has a selvedge.
The two fragments sewn together with warp in wrong direction.
Warp of white worsted and light brown worsted. Weft of white wool and bands of deep pink, pink-tan and brown wool.
One fragment has a selvedge.
The two fragments sewn together with warp in wrong direction.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Worsted and wool |
| Brief description | Double-cloth carpet fragment, Great Britain, 1840-1850 |
| Physical description | Double-cloth carpet fragment in two small parts of a large-scale pattern incorporating a large scrolling acanthus leaf and strapwork with studding. Large areas of the pattern are not in separable 'cloths' but are woven in a tight twill, on one plane, and the two warp systems and two weft systems lying parallel and interwoven alternately, presumably with the help of a jacquard. Warp of white worsted and light brown worsted. Weft of white wool and bands of deep pink, pink-tan and brown wool. One fragment has a selvedge. The two fragments sewn together with warp in wrong direction. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Textile Conservation Centre |
| Object history | Registered File number 1987/2045. See T.302 to 309-1987. |
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| Accession number | T.308-1987 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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