Textile sample

Art Historical Context

This exquisite silk textile sample, created around 1900 by the firm J. Claude Frères Co. with an unknown designer, the artistry of woven fabrics at the turn of the century. Measuring just 8⅜ × 8⅞ inches, this small square captures delicate floral motifs—a hallmark of decorative textiles from the era—rendered in luxurious silk threads. As a sample, it likely served as a for larger productions, highlighting the precision of Jacquard or similar weaving techniques that allowed complex patterns to emerge seamlessly from the loom. Silk, prized for its sheen and durability, was a medium of high craf...

About the Artist

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