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Packet of Textile Cuttings

ca. 1780-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Rag paper invoice/receipt, with 6 plain weave silk cuttings with ribbed appearance, 4 of which bear ink numbers. Various shades of brown, pink, beige and cream. One with 1 selvage, 2 with 2 selvages.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Rag paper packet, with plain weave silk cuttings with ribbed appearance
Brief description
Rag paper packet containing plain weave silk cuttings, English, ca. 1780-1800.
Physical description
Rag paper invoice/receipt, with 6 plain weave silk cuttings with ribbed appearance, 4 of which bear ink numbers. Various shades of brown, pink, beige and cream. One with 1 selvage, 2 with 2 selvages.
Dimensions
  • Cutting height: 3cm
  • Cutting width: 8cm
  • Weight: less than 1kg per packet
Marks and inscriptions
  • Purchase notice from Cotes and Crompton Mercers, Blackmoor's Head, Haymarket, London, with shop sign attributed to Russel Court, sculptor.

    Note
    Rag paper packet; printed; ink

  • Prices/measurements

    Note
    Rag paper packet; written; ink

Credit line
Given by Martin Bond
Collection
Accession number
T.76:2-2003

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Record createdJuly 18, 2003
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