This group of beautiful designs for silk are almost all by James Leman and the earliest silk designs to have survived anywhere. Bound into a fragile nineteenth century volume, they are executed in brilliant watercolours and are in excellent condition. They include floral and leaf designs.
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Title of artwork, date
Album of 97 designs for silks, 1706–1716
Date supported
1992
Medium and material
Watercolour
Dimensions
49 x 31 cm
Grant
22500
Total cost
90000
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