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Textile Remnant "Old Brick House"

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-313556

Description

Three fabric remnants (2 colorways) representing a floral scene, each also containing three attached colorway samples. Pattern: Large rounds of swirling leaves- a smaller set of 8 fronds surrounded by 8 larger laurel leaf branches swirling in the same direction; clusters of smaller flower sprigs form the background. 2001.281.1219.1-.2 are both the "Platinum" colorway, marked by a light purple background, lime green flower sprigs, pale pink laurel branches, and dark mauve center swirls. 2001.281.1219.3 is the "Moonstone" colorway, marked by a bluish gray background, light gray flower sprigs, red laurel branches, and brown center swirls.

Details

Descriptive Terms

samples
textiles
cotton (textile)
printing (process)
scenic wallpapers
Sample, Material
Sample, Material

Inscription

SCREEN PRINT DESIGN "OLD BRICK HOUSE" VAT DYE ON SOL-GLOW
(printed)
MATCHING WALLPAPER AVAILABLE, NEW WATERHOUSE COLLECTION
(printed)
Colorway 1: S.M. HEXTER/ PINE FROST/ 83011
Colorway 2: S.M. HEXTER/ GUNMETAL/ 83012
Colorway 3: S.M. HEXTER/ MOONSTONE/ 83013
SOL/ Cotton/ Price/ Width 36 inches/ No. 83014 (Paper Label)

Associated Person

Scott, Bernard

People and Organizations

Waterhouse Wallhangings

Scott, Bernard

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

35.5 x 35.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.1219.1-.3

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