Textile Sample Book
18th–19th century
Classification
Textiles-Sample Books
Culture
British, London
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Aaron Davis, 1933
Accession Number
33.146.1
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Metropolitan Museum of's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, where the *Textile Sample Book* Morant and Co. offers a fascinating glimpse into British textile innovation from the 18th to 19th centuries. by this esteemed London firm, the book served as a practical portfolio of fabric swatches, showcasing an array of patterns, weaves, and dyes tailored for discerning clients in fashion and home furnishings. Gifted to the Museum by Aaron Davis in 1933, it preserves the commercial artistry of a booming era. Spanning the Georgian and early Victorian periods, these samples reflect...