compound weave, jacquard woven (overall production method/technique)
gold; brown (overall color)
Measurements:
overall: 36 in x 50 in; 91.44 cm x 127 cm
Object Name:
furnishing fabric
fabric length
Place made:
United States: Connecticut, Manchester, South Manchester
Date made:
1913
Description (Brief):
Cheney Brothers "Tapestry" silk furnishing fabric, 1913. A length of a heavy tapestry-like jacquard-woven, patterned compound weave meant for use in upholstery. The woven design is a simplified 18th century floral pattern in tan on a golden yellow ground. (W. 50 in., L. 36 in.) Mfrs. #s: Com 3901; No. 81074; Color 3240/4.
