1840~ / 1850~, United Kingdom

1840~ / 1850~, United Kingdom

Identifier
T.273-1979
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
6.985 cm (length)
7 cm (length)
20.0025 cm (width)
20 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Sample of figured silk dress fabric. The pattern shows broad, bright blue satin stripes bordered with cream, alternating with areas of black satin ground woven with a Japanese design. The design is Jacquard woven in red, blue and white on a black satin ground and shows large fan shapes filled with stylised flowers superimposed on a delicate floral trail. There is a selvedge at one side. Sample of Jacquard woven silk dress fabric, probably made in Great Britain, ca. 1840-1850.