Summary
Furnishing fabric piece, circa 1950s. Designed by John Rodriquez, an influential Australian textile designer from the 1950s to 1970s. Screen printed by hand.
In the early days of his business in 1954, John Rodriquez used a 36 inch wide duck fabric. He continued using this type of fabric for about two years - he was able to buy small quantities and the supply was regular. Contemporary textile designs such as Frances Burke also used this fabric. However, the duck was too stiff to hang well, and the established market overseas was for 48 inch fabrics. Around 1956 he was able to find a supply of 48 inch cotton.
Physical Description
Three shades of brown/beige on white sailcloth/duck. Pattern printed along centre of fabric (repeating three times, parallel with fabric), comprising organic leaf, flower and swirl shapes, traced by a mushroom-coloured background. A stip has been cut out from one end.
Significance
See Narrative 'John Rodriquez Textile Collection'.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Patricia Rodriquez, 24 Jan 2006
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Place & Date Made
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Inscriptions
Text: EPERGNE An Original Hand-print by Rodriquez.
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Overall Dimensions
1254 mm (Width), 1164 mm (Height)
Full size of object, when flat - note that image shows just one portion of fabric. Note: strip cut from one corner.
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References
Photocopies of old issues of Home Beautiful which display John's fabric designs have been offered by the donor. Newspaper cuttings showing clothes made from Rodriquez-designed fabrics.
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Keywords
Fabric Designs, Furnishings, Handcrafts, Screen Printing, Textiles, Innovation & Design
