George Washington
Silkworms produce irregular and less smooth fibroins at the beginning and the end of fabricating their cocoons. Some weavers discard these silk fibers to control the overall yarn quality. As this textile's warps and wefts are not uniform, it is possible that part of the textile was woven using the irregular fibers. However, the final product does not reveal the silk yarn's imperfect quality to the naked eye.
Artwork Details
- Title: George Washington
- Designer: Designed by Jacques Allardet
- Maker: Woven by Michel-Marie Carquillat (French, 1803–1884)
- Date: 1865
- Culture: French
- Medium: Silk
- Dimensions: H. 11 3/8 x W. 8 1/2 inches (28.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Classification: Textiles-Woven
- Credit Line: Museum Accession
- Object Number: X.266
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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Jacques Allardet
Michel-Marie Carquillat
mid-19th century
Multiple artists/makers
designed 1805, woven 1808–11
Multiple artists/makers
1839
Camille Pernon
Grand Frères
ca. 1807–1808
French
1830s
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