Textile Sample Book

Morant and Co.

18th–19th century

Textile Sample Book by Morant and Co.

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...

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