The Senses
Napkin
ca. 1893 (made)
ca. 1893 (made)
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Napkin of silk and linen damask. Cream coloured. Central blazing sun enclosed in a lobed compartment surrounded by female figures classically dressed and holding lamps. In each corner is a figure blowing a horn with various other classical figures and peacocks. The legends 'See', 'Hear', 'Smell', 'Taste' and 'Touch' are inscribed in the compartmentalised design and the border is composed of scrolling leaves.
Two edges are selvedges and the other two have been hand-trimmed.
Two edges are selvedges and the other two have been hand-trimmed.
Object details
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| Title | The Senses |
| Materials and techniques | Silk and linen damask |
| Brief description | Napkin of silk linen damask 'The Senses', designed by Walter Crane, woven by John Wilson & Sons, Great Britain, ca. 1893 |
| Physical description | Napkin of silk and linen damask. Cream coloured. Central blazing sun enclosed in a lobed compartment surrounded by female figures classically dressed and holding lamps. In each corner is a figure blowing a horn with various other classical figures and peacocks. The legends 'See', 'Hear', 'Smell', 'Taste' and 'Touch' are inscribed in the compartmentalised design and the border is composed of scrolling leaves. Two edges are selvedges and the other two have been hand-trimmed. |
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| Credit line | Given by Judy Wentworth and Sarah Franklyn |
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| Accession number | T.129-1988 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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