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Embroidery and textile fabrics
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EMBROIDERY AND TEXTILE FABRICS
this, in blues, greens, and light brown, founded on the familiar
type of old English embroidered hangings of the seventeenth
century ; while lastly is a bedspread designed by Mr. Cecil Millar
(page 158), the design of which is adapted apparently from some-
what similar models to the previously-named example.
The two printed linens by Messrs. Wardle & Co. (page 159)
are based upon, if not actual reproductions of, historic examples.
The “ Dusseldorf ” is an elaborate design, of early sixteenth century
date, constructed in paly wavy bands, broken by prominent
rosettes. This elaborate pattern is no doubt called after an original
in the magnificent collection of ancient textiles in the Industrial
Museum at Dusseldorf. The other pattern, “ The Wild Pink,”
designed by Mr. S. G. Mawson, suggests the familiar characteristics
of the later phases of the Italian Renaissance.
Among woven patterns are two fabrics by Messrs. Morris & Co.
(page 156), the “Flowering” net tapestry, based, as its name
indicates, on the net foundation, and consisting of buff stalks and
flowers, outlined in pale blue, on a rich green ground; and the
other, the “ Canterbury ” design, in pale blue and golden brown
on peacock blue. In both these instances, though the actual
detail is small, it is so arranged as to fall into light masses that
show up boldly against the darker tint of the background.
Mr. Cecil Millar’s silk brocade of birds and conventional floral
growth, in colours on a white ground (page 157), is reminiscent of
Italian seventeenth century ornament. Miss Jessie King’s pattern
(page 157) in colours on a cream ground is full of delicate and
characteristic detail, the principal motif being blossoms with flights
of swallows. Two more designs of Messrs. Liberty’s consist of a
silk brocade in rainbow hues and a tapestry (page 156) of floral
ornament arranged in stripes, with salmon-pink roses and blue flowers
alternating, the prevalent colours being shades of green.
Next to be considered are carpets (page 160). The hand-loom
carpet by Messrs. Storey & Co. shows one of the pileless kind as
distinct from deep pile carpets like that designed by Mr. George
Walton, an admirable example of abstract ornament ; or from
Messrs. Liberty’s rug, one of the artistic products of modern
industrial enterprise in Ireland.
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this, in blues, greens, and light brown, founded on the familiar
type of old English embroidered hangings of the seventeenth
century ; while lastly is a bedspread designed by Mr. Cecil Millar
(page 158), the design of which is adapted apparently from some-
what similar models to the previously-named example.
The two printed linens by Messrs. Wardle & Co. (page 159)
are based upon, if not actual reproductions of, historic examples.
The “ Dusseldorf ” is an elaborate design, of early sixteenth century
date, constructed in paly wavy bands, broken by prominent
rosettes. This elaborate pattern is no doubt called after an original
in the magnificent collection of ancient textiles in the Industrial
Museum at Dusseldorf. The other pattern, “ The Wild Pink,”
designed by Mr. S. G. Mawson, suggests the familiar characteristics
of the later phases of the Italian Renaissance.
Among woven patterns are two fabrics by Messrs. Morris & Co.
(page 156), the “Flowering” net tapestry, based, as its name
indicates, on the net foundation, and consisting of buff stalks and
flowers, outlined in pale blue, on a rich green ground; and the
other, the “ Canterbury ” design, in pale blue and golden brown
on peacock blue. In both these instances, though the actual
detail is small, it is so arranged as to fall into light masses that
show up boldly against the darker tint of the background.
Mr. Cecil Millar’s silk brocade of birds and conventional floral
growth, in colours on a white ground (page 157), is reminiscent of
Italian seventeenth century ornament. Miss Jessie King’s pattern
(page 157) in colours on a cream ground is full of delicate and
characteristic detail, the principal motif being blossoms with flights
of swallows. Two more designs of Messrs. Liberty’s consist of a
silk brocade in rainbow hues and a tapestry (page 156) of floral
ornament arranged in stripes, with salmon-pink roses and blue flowers
alternating, the prevalent colours being shades of green.
Next to be considered are carpets (page 160). The hand-loom
carpet by Messrs. Storey & Co. shows one of the pileless kind as
distinct from deep pile carpets like that designed by Mr. George
Walton, an admirable example of abstract ornament ; or from
Messrs. Liberty’s rug, one of the artistic products of modern
industrial enterprise in Ireland.
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