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geometric weave sample
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geometric weave sample

Barker, Mary (1907-1999)

early 20th-mid 20th Century

A sample of weaving with a geometric repeat design in the art deco style of black, white and green interlocking diamonds. Made by Mary Barker MBE, the first female textiles student at the University ...

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weave sample
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weave sample

Barker, Mary (1907-1999)

early 20th-mid 20th Century

A long sample of commercial weaving in peach, with a repeat stylised flower motif in an art deco style. The warp is in purple and green, the weft includes cream. Made by Mary Barker MBE, the first f...

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weave sample
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weave sample

Barker, Mary (1907-1999)

early 20th-mid 20th Century

A long sample of commercial weaving in grey, with a repeat stylised flower motif in an art deco style. The warp is in purple and green, the weft includes peach. Made by Mary Barker MBE, the first fe...

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geometric design sample
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geometric design sample

Barker, Mary (1907-1999)

1926-1999

A woven sample in peach and pink. The geometric repeated design appears to be a chalice and knotted flower or lozenge. Made by Mary Barker MBE, the first female textiles student at the University of...

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twill sample
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twill sample

Barker, Mary (1907-1999)

1926-1999

A twill weave in black and white with thin red bordering 8.5mm squares, three across, each with a subtly different designm with white selvedges on both sides. Made by Mary Barker MBE, the first femal...

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strip hanging
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strip hanging

Barker, Mary (1907-1999)

1926-1999

A handwoven hanging woven in 15 vertical stips, of approximately 1.5cms width, which cross and merge, in browns, grey, cream and purples. There are two hanging loops at the top. This was made by Mar...

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colourway weave sample with snails
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colourway weave sample with snails

Barker, Mary (1907-1999)

1926-1999

A woven sample with a green warp and two colourways in the weft: purple and red. The repeated design in two directions, in green and purple, is of snails holding umbrellas. Made by Mary Barker MBE, ...

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geometric weave sample
Textile

geometric weave sample

Barker, Mary (1907-1999)

early 20th-mid 20th Century

A sample of commercial weaving in two colourways of green and purple, with a repeat stylised design of butterflies within geometric cartouches in an art deco style. The warp is in tan. Made by Mary ...

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geometric weave sample
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geometric weave sample

Barker, Mary (1907-1999)

early 20th-mid 20th Century

A sample of commercial weaving in two colourways of mauve and pale yellow, with a repeat stylised design of butterflies within geometric cartouches in an art deco style. The warp is in tan. Made by ...

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weave sample
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weave sample

Barker, Mary (1907-1999)

1926-1999

A small striped weave sample in white and light blue with supplementary weft stripes in yellow and burgundy. The central section is plain weave. This is one of a set of four similar pieces made by Mar...

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colourway weave sample
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colourway weave sample

Barker, Mary (1907-1999)

early 20th-mid 20th Century

A long sample of commercial weaving in five colourways of grey, red, peach, purple and yellow, with a repeat stylised flower motif in an art deco style. The warp is in purple and green. Made by Ma...

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colourway weave sample
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colourway weave sample

Barker, Mary (1907-1999)

early 20th-mid 20th Century

A long sample of commercial weaving in five colourways of grey, turquoise, blue, red and yellow, with a repeat stylised flower motif in an art deco style. The warp is in purple and green, the weft in...

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