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Author

Helme, Tom; Cornforth, John

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Country life. 1992, Num. 8, Vol. 186, p. 46-49, 15 col. ill.

ISSN

0045-8856

Abstract (en)

Looks at some of the worsted cloths--moreen, camlet and tammy--produced, mainly for restoration of 18th c. upholstery and hangings, by Context Weavers at Rossendale. Also examines some aspects of finishing woollen cloths at Leonard Ingham, Sowerby Bridge. Some discussion of reproducing 18th c. cotton and linen fabrics.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- Decorative arts -- Textiles and costume -- United Kingdom
• Textiles
• Great Britain
• 1700-1800
• Reproductions
• Upholstery
• Interior decoration
• Technique
• Context Weavers!!Rossendale (GBR)
• Worsted
• Leonard Ingham (textile manufactory)!!Sowerby Bridge (GBR)
• Wool
• Restoration

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- Arts décoratifs -- Textiles et costume -- Royaume-Uni
• Textiles
• Grande-Bretagne
• 1700-1800
• Reproduction
• Garniture de tapisserie
• Décoration intérieure
• Technique
• Context Weavers!!Rossendale (GBR)
• Laine peignée
• Leonard Ingham (manufacture de textiles)!!Sowerby Bridge (GBR)
• Laine
• Restauration

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920701-00427563

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