Manuscrit de Théorie No. 3

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MediumTextile school manuscript with 29 loom charts, 76 sample swatches showing finished designs from charts, and 32 graphed designs. 220 pages; 5 loose graph paper sheets with 6 designs for weaving, matted separately

DimensionsAverage length of swatches: 2.8 cm (1 1/16 in.) 8.4 cm (3 3/8 in.); 15 cm (5 1/2 in.); 34.6 cm (13 11/16 in.) Average width of swatches: 3 cm (2 1/4 in.); 12.7 cm (5 in.); 24.8 cm (9 3/4 in.); 31.6 cm (12 1/2 in.) Measurement of volume: 46.2 × 30.8 × 5.1 cm (118 3/16 × 12 1/8 × 2 in.) Measurement of box: 48.9 × 33 × 7.2 cm (19 1/4 × 13 × 2 7/8 in.)

OriginLyon

InstitutionThe Art Institute of Chicago

Accession No.1950.1550a-e, g

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland

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Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of France, Lyon

Textiles • Lyon • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries

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