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Stenciled Velvet
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Textiles formed a large part of Louis Comfort Tiffany's artistic production, especially since he used many of them in his designs for artistic interiors. His clients included many society notables, institutions, churches, and even the White House. Tiffany employed many women artisans in his business, including Dorothy Marshall Hornblower, who oversaw the textile department and likely designed this ethereal Art Nouveau pattern.
| Artist / Maker | Dorothy Marshall Hornblower |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1902–10 |
| Culture / Origin | America, New York |
| Medium | plain silk velvet stencilled with vegetable dyes |
| Dimensions | Overall: 22 x 30.8 cm (8 11/16 x 12 1/8 in.); Mounted: 28.6 x 36.8 cm (11 1/4 x 14 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Velvet |
About the Artist
Dorothy Marshall Hornblower (American, 1886–1968) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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