The Senses

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Artist/Maker	John Wilson & Sons (weaver) Crane, Walter (R.W.S.) (designer)
Place of origin	Great Britain (made)

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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Categories	Embroidery Textiles Tableware & Cutlery
Object type	Napkin
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.
Dimensions	Length: 29.5in Length: 75cm Width: 26in Width: 66cm
Marks and inscriptions	'WC' (Embroidered initials in cotton) 'See', 'Hear', 'Smell', 'Taste' and 'Touch' (Each are inscribed in its compartmentalised design)
Credit line	Given by Judy Wentworth and Sarah Franklyn
Collection	Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number	T.129-1988

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Record created	June 24, 2009
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O361903/the-senses-napkin-crane-walter-rws/

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