Toile tales
Article Abstract:
Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf created cotton fabrics with elaborate designs using wood blocks in 1759. His complex color-fastening process was later replaced by copperplate printing which produced more detailed images.
Publisher: Hearst Magazines, a Division of the Hearst Corporation
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1997
Methods, History, Textiles, Textile fabrics, Textile design
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1997
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Setting the blues
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The first imports of blue-and-white china were seen by the western world during the 15th century. From then on, chinaware became highly popular because of its elegant and timeless designs and colors.
Publisher: Hearst Magazines, a Division of the Hearst Corporation
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1993
Portrayals, Porcelain
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1993
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