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Pattern Book

1786-1795 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pattern book containing 370 pages of textile samples, and including different colourways of the same pattern. The pages are divided by season. Most of the patterns are floral-like.

The front cover has '1786 Watered Silks and figured satins' in ink. There are other various labels, some are misleading.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Pattern Book
  • Pattern Book Page
  • Pattern Book Page
Materials and techniques
Silk, satin, paper
Brief description
Pattern book containing 370 pages of textile samples, England, 1786-1795
Physical description
Pattern book containing 370 pages of textile samples, and including different colourways of the same pattern. The pages are divided by season. Most of the patterns are floral-like.

The front cover has '1786 Watered Silks and figured satins' in ink. There are other various labels, some are misleading.
Dimensions
  • Cover width: 33cm
  • Spine length: 55cm
  • Spine thickness: 13cm
  • Weight: 12.02kg
Including T.378:295 & 297-1972 (pages).
Marks and inscriptions
'1786 Watered Silks and figured satins' (In ink on the front cover)
Collection
Accession number
T.378-1972

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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