Summary
Off-cut of furnishing fabric, 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
Dark brown and black pattern of brown and white stripes, overlaid with geometric shapes. On white sailcloth/duck. A large square section has been cut out of one side.
Significance
See Narrative 'John Rodriquez Textile Collection'.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Patricia Rodriquez, 24 Jan 2006
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Artist
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Place & Date Made
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Inscriptions
Text: DESIGN INCA AN ORIGINAL HANDPRINT BY Rodriquez.
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Classification
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Overall Dimensions
1232 mm (Width), 1108 mm (Height)
A large section has been cut out of this fabric, creating a five-sided piece. In addition to the length and width measurements above, the three sides of the gap where the section was removed measure 69.8, 59.7 and 39.9 cm.
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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
