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Swatch

ca. 1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Swatch containing eleven furnishing fabric samples of silk and wool. One sample has been detached from the book and framed.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Swatch
  • Sample
Materials and techniques
Silk and wool
Brief description
Swatch containing 11 furnishing fabric samples of silk and wool, probably designed by Christopher Dresser, made by J. W. & C. Ward, Halifax, ca. 1870.
Physical description
Swatch containing eleven furnishing fabric samples of silk and wool. One sample has been detached from the book and framed.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.2cm
  • Closed width: 30cm
  • Depth: 5cm
  • Open width: 49.5cm
  • Weight: 0.74kg
Credit line
Given by Messrs S. Courtaulds & Co. Ltd.
Bibliographic reference
Halen, Widar, Christopher Dresser and Japan, Christopher Dresser and Japan Catalogue Committee, 2002
Collection
Accession number
T.96-1953

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Record createdMarch 7, 2003
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