Textile Sample
1930s (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Sample card with 28 coloured linen swatches
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | card with linen |
| Brief description | Sample card with swatch, 1930s, Northern Ireland, Old Bleach Linen Company Limited |
| Physical description | Sample card with 28 coloured linen swatches |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Old Bleach' guaranteed fadeless coloured linesn 45" wide, 5/6, 36" wide, 3/11. As gay as spring flowers. Guaranteed by the makers to be absolutely fast to light and washing. (Retailer's identification; English; Front of sample card; printed) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Gillian Fox |
| Historical context | The Old Bleach Linen Company was established in Randalstown in 1864. The company's move to the town was influenced by the water from the River Maine, the strong tradition of cottage weaving in the area and the American Civil War giving a boost to the linen industry. The Old Bleach Linen Company provided tableware to royalty and the famously impressive dining rooms of the Cunard Line. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.226:3-1999 |
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| Record created | January 20, 2004 |
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