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Sample Book

1979 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sample book containing a wide selection of printed cottons. The same design is printed on a variety of qualities from lightweight cotton voiles to heavy cotton twills. Plain cottons are inserted intended to mach the prints. On the whole the design are small scale and many are brightly coloured. A few samples of woven striped fabrics are inserted at the back.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
printed cotton
Brief description
Sample book of printed cottons, Milan, 1979
Physical description
Sample book containing a wide selection of printed cottons. The same design is printed on a variety of qualities from lightweight cotton voiles to heavy cotton twills. Plain cottons are inserted intended to mach the prints. On the whole the design are small scale and many are brightly coloured. A few samples of woven striped fabrics are inserted at the back.
Dimensions
  • Width: 24.5cm (0.5cm)
  • Length: 31cm (0.5cm)
  • Thickness: 4cm (0.5cm)
  • Weight: 1.2kg
Credit line
Given by Mr A. Naj-Oleari
Collection
Accession number
T.26-1980

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Record createdJuly 24, 2002
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