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Length of silk: T.15-1981

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Workshop: Wiener Werkstätte

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Description

Length of white silk, hand block printed in black with a geometrical design. The selvedge on one side has 'Wiener Werkstätte' printed in black all along its length. The ends are hemmed.

Notes

History note: Uma Frisch

Legal notes

Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Length: 177 cm
Width: 94 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Vienna ⪼ Austria

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1981-06-20) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

20th Century, Early
Circa 1903 CE - Circa 1932 CE

Materials used in production

Silk

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Length of white silk, hand block printed in black . The ends are hemmed.
Hand block printing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: printed in black

  • Text: Wiener Werkstätte
  • Location: Selvedge
  • Method of creation: Printed

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.15-1981
Primary reference Number: 110464
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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