1940
Fabric sample
blue and tan block print with floral and leaf pattern; reproduction of 16th c. design; twill cotton (?) ground; Italian process gives effect of antique brocades; secret printing process originated by Fortuny in Venice; 54" x 29" with attached section of border plus small separate section of border; unmounted; good condition. Paper tag stapled to back of small border sample sewn onto one corner. “B202” noted in pencil
Provenance:
Bergstrand, Dean. Purchased at marshall-fields in 1945 for $2.50
Construction Label:
Fortuny printed fabric
1993T 1940.187
blue and tan block print with floral and leaf pattern; reproduction of 16th c. design; twill cotton (?) ground; Italian process gives effect of antique brocades; secret printing process originated by Fortuny in Venice; 54" x 29" with attached section of border plus small separate section of border; unmounted; good condition. Paper tag stapled to back of small border sample sewn onto one corner. “B202” noted in pencil
Provenance:
Bergstrand, Dean. Purchased at marshall-fields in 1945 for $2.50
Construction Label:
Fortuny printed fabric
1993T 1940.187