Sampler
1900-1920 (made)
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Sampler of carpet weaving mounted on a wooden frame with white cotton warp under tension between the upper and lower beams. This has been divided into four vertical sections on which various carpet techniques have been worked in coloured wool so that the back and front of the designs can be compared. The techniques demonstrated are: countered soumak, looped pile, tapestry weave, asymmetrical knot, and symmetrical knot. Slips of paper have been inserted towards the top of the warp - possibly for tension.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Woven cotton mounted on wood and with paper |
Brief description | Sampler of carpet weaving mounted on a wooden frame, probably made in England, 1900-1920 |
Physical description | Sampler of carpet weaving mounted on a wooden frame with white cotton warp under tension between the upper and lower beams. This has been divided into four vertical sections on which various carpet techniques have been worked in coloured wool so that the back and front of the designs can be compared. The techniques demonstrated are: countered soumak, looped pile, tapestry weave, asymmetrical knot, and symmetrical knot. Slips of paper have been inserted towards the top of the warp - possibly for tension. |
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Credit line | Given anonymously |
Object history | Registered File number 1992/1527. |
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Accession number | T.276-1992 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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