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Silk Warp Printed Document

Date1755-1775

MediumSilk, linen thread remnants (ID by Michele Pagan, 1986)

DimensionsOverall (H x W): 31 3/4 x 22 7/8in. (80.6 x 58.1cm) Other (Selvedge Width): 22 7/8in. (58.1cm) Other (Design Repeat (H x W)): 19 1/4 x 11 1/4in. (48.9 x 28.6cm) Other (Design Repeat to Offset (H x W)): 9 3/4 x 11 1/4in. (24.8 x 28.6cm) Physical Description (EPI): 128 Physical Description (PPI): 224

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg

Object number1976-127

DescriptionThis rectangular taffeta has a warp-printed design of meandering ribbons holding roses, from which sprout smaller flowers, leaves, and buds. The design has a straight repeat that is offset in every row. The silk has a light green-blue ground, and the design is executed in 3 shades of pink, 4 shades of green, 2 shades of grey, two shades of purple, yellow, and cream. The top and bottom edges are raw. The left and right sides are selvedges. The selvedges are 1/8” (27 warps) wide. They are held in a plain weave with striated salmon warps and a single thick cord along the edge. There is an unpicked seam line ¼” from the bottom edge, with another stitch line 1 ½” from the bottom edge, possibly from a tape hem. There are stitch lines along each selvedge with remnants of 2-ply linen thread.
Label TextThe fuzzy patterning of this silk was produced by printing or painting the warp before weaving, producing a textile called “chiné” or “clouded silk.”
MarkingsNo marks or inscriptions.
ProvenanceObtained by Cora Ginsburg;
Given to CWF, 1976.