Cheney Brothers Figured Silk Furnishing Fabric, 1913
Cheney Brothers Figured Silk Furnishing Fabric, 1913
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- Description (Brief)
- A length of a Cheney Brothers figured silk furnishing fabric, 1913. Heavy tapestry-like compound weave, jacquard-woven; meant for use in upholstery and furnishing. The pattern is a floral design in green and rose on a tan ground. (W. 50 in., L. 2.5 yds.) Mfrs. #s: Com 4488; No. 53761; Color 3098/1. The original painted design for this textile is T-1057.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- furnishing fabric
- fabric length
- date made
- 1913
- maker
- Cheney Brothers
- place made
- United States: Connecticut, Manchester, South Manchester
- Physical Description
- silk (overall material)
- compound weave; jacquard woven (overall production method/technique)
- green; pink; tan (overall color)
- Measurements
- overall: 2 1/2 yd x 50 in; 2.286 m x 127 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T01058.000
- catalog number
- T01058.000
- accession number
- 56298
- Credit Line
- Gift of Cheney Brothers
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- American Silk Industry
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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