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Slipcover

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

ca. 1818

GUSN

GUSN-27269

Description

Shaped panel of plainweave glazed cotton block-printed with gold/yellow and red floral rosettes with a border of rococo anthemion leaves alternating with classical urns on a blue ground. The cover is shaped to fit a grecian sofa.

Details

Descriptive Terms

slipcovers (furniture coverings)
couches (reclining furniture)
cotton (textile)
glaze
block printing (relief printing process)
chintz
floral patterns
Neoclassical
Slipcover

Maker

Ovey, Richard (Designer)
Probably Bannister Hall (Printer)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

27 1/2 x 45 x 2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1914.244A

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