King Lear Leaf (HC559)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Nigel Atkinson
Title
King Lear Leaf
Date
1990
Content
Originally commissioned for Deborah Warner's production of 'King Lear' at the Naitonal THeatre in 1990, has since been used a sboth a furnishign and fashion fabric.
Samples with specific information about each fabric's development in folder from '2010 Textiles and New Technology' exhibition (Crafts Council 1994) which showcased cutting edge textiles design and illustrated how technology was influencing materials and products
Samples with specific information about each fabric's development in folder from '2010 Textiles and New Technology' exhibition (Crafts Council 1994) which showcased cutting edge textiles design and illustrated how technology was influencing materials and products
Materials and techniques
70% silk, 30% spandex. Woven and printed. This reversible fabric re-interprets traditional Florentine broades, achieving depth and volume through marriage of heat reactive inks to silk rather than through woven structure.
Dimensions
length: 25.4cm
width: 14.5cm
height: 0.3cm
Object number
HC559
Category
On view
Plan Chest 2/ Drawer 3
Handling Grade
1