Small antique Stevengraph woven silk picture - The Lady Godiva Progression.
English, circa 1880-90.
The Lady Godiva Procession — Coventry procession. Lady Godiva was definitely in Stevens’ range by 1887.
Stevengraphs are small Jacquard-woven silk pictures made by Thomas Stevens of Coventry.
“Woven in silk by Thomas Stevens, Inventor and Manufacturer, Coventry and London (Registered)”.
Stevens developed the technique out of Coventry’s ribbon-weaving industry; his scenic silk pictures appeared commercially from 1879.
Glazed with gilt frame.
Size of frame: 9.5 x 6.25 inches;
Size of textile aperture: 6 x 2 inches.
Weight: 325g (allow 1 kg once packed).
Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches but all part of its charm and character.
Priced accordingly.
Small antique Stevengraph woven silk picture - The Lady Godiva Progression.
English, circa 1880-90.
The Lady Godiva Procession — Coventry procession. Lady Godiva was definitely in Stevens’ range by 1887.
Stevengraphs are small Jacquard-woven silk pictures made by Thomas Stevens of Coventry.
“Woven in silk by Thomas Stevens, Inventor and Manufacturer, Coventry and London (Registered)”.
Stevens developed the technique out of Coventry’s ribbon-weaving industry; his scenic silk pictures appeared commercially from 1879.
Glazed with gilt frame.
Size of frame: 9.5 x 6.25 inches;
Size of textile aperture: 6 x 2 inches.
Weight: 325g (allow 1 kg once packed).
Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches but all part of its charm and character.
Priced accordingly.
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