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Villa Louis Royal Burgundy

Furnishing Fabric
1882 ca. (designed), 2001 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Large scale Renaissance pomegranate design taken from a 17th century original by the 19th century manufacturer Thomas Wardle. The pattern is in gold, camel and dark brown on a darker brown ground.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleVilla Louis Royal Burgundy (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
'Hand printing' (probably screen) onto cotton velveteen.
Brief description
Printed cotton velveteen furnishing
Physical description
Large scale Renaissance pomegranate design taken from a 17th century original by the 19th century manufacturer Thomas Wardle. The pattern is in gold, camel and dark brown on a darker brown ground.
Dimensions
  • Length: 120.5cm
  • Width: 142cm
Marks and inscriptions
'"Villa Louis Royal Burgundy" fabric 16295 copyright © MCMXCI Scalamandré reproduction exclusive printed design for State Historical Society of Wisconsin.' (1) Makers's mark; Selvedge)
Credit line
Given by Gail Caskey Winkler.
Object history
The donor was in charge of the refurbishment of Villa Louis (see Historical Significance). The V&A had identified and dated the originals.

Historical significance: This is a reproduction of a furnishing found in Villa Louis, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, when the house was undergoing restoration and refurbishment. It was reprinted to be used in the house as new.
Production
A textile design originally by Thomas Wardle in 1882 ca. This reproduction version was printed by Scalamandré, USA in 2001.
Collection
Accession number
T.61-2002

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Record createdMay 23, 2002
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