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Sample

1851 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tapestry carpet sample of velvet pile and warp printed. With an indistinct floral pattern in reds, pink and brown with some green leaves on a black ground. Backed with hemp.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Velvet pile, warp printed, backed with hemp
Brief description
Tapestry carpet sample of velvet pile and warp printed, manufactured by Henderson & Widnell, Lasswade, Scotland, 1851
Physical description
Tapestry carpet sample of velvet pile and warp printed. With an indistinct floral pattern in reds, pink and brown with some green leaves on a black ground. Backed with hemp.
Dimensions
  • Weight: 1kg
  • Length: 38in
  • Width: 26.5in
Marks and inscriptions
'Henderson & Widnell, Lassnade, Specimen of square carpet, Calss 19. 1851, No. 201' (Inscribed on the back of the carpet in black)
Other number
AP.111 - Previous number
Collection
Accession number
T.12-1959

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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