Art nouveau velvet fabric sample
Brief description
Sample of green velvet with a design of stylised poppies, rosebuds and scrolling acanthus leaves, ca.1905.
Date
ca. 1905
Dimensions
height: 665mm
width: 1320mm
More details
A sample of green figured velvet with an Art Nouveau design of stylised poppies, rosebuds and scrolling acanthus leaves. The large scale of the design suggests is was probably intended for use as a hanging or portiere, though the cloth is hardwearing enough to have also been used for upholstery.
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