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Fabric Sample

22/03/1911 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printed cotton. Dark blue ground printed with rectangles in offset rows featuring a) polar-bear gazing at full moon b) (inverted) standing/reclining tigers with sailing ships and sea in background in grey, white and yellow. Ground covered with stylised floral outlines in grey and white, Japonisme design. 2 selvedges


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
printed cotton
Brief description
Sample, printed cotton, Beith, Stevenson & Co, 1911
Physical description
Printed cotton. Dark blue ground printed with rectangles in offset rows featuring a) polar-bear gazing at full moon b) (inverted) standing/reclining tigers with sailing ships and sea in background in grey, white and yellow. Ground covered with stylised floral outlines in grey and white, Japonisme design. 2 selvedges
Dimensions
  • Width: 65.4cm
  • Length: 76.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
'30842' (Registration number; Patent Office Registration Number; on label; 1911)
Collection
Accession number
T.304-2002

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Record createdJanuary 28, 2003
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