Summary
Natural linen wall hanging, featuring image of Collins Street, Melbourne, in the 1880s. Made circa 1960s. Designed by John Rodriquez, an influential Australian textile designer from the 1950s to 1970s. Screen printed by hand.
Physical Description
Dark brown on natural linen, featuring image of Collins Street, Melbourne, in the 1880s.
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: Collins Street, Melbourne Victoria 1880 hand printed in Australia by Rodriquez.
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Overall Dimensions
500 mm (Width), 600 mm (Height)
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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, Handcrafts, Screen Printing, Textile Manufacturing, Textiles, Innovation & Design
