Summary
Calender wall hanging, dated 1978. Designed by John Rodriquez, an influential Australian textile designer from the 1950s to 1970s. Screen printed by hand.
Rodriquez began making wall hanging calendars around 1966. In 1970, the Chadstone Progress noted that they 'are more in demand each year, particularly as Christmas gifts'. They were described as a 'popular accessory for the kitchen - useful as well as decorative' (1/7/1970, p.12).
Physical Description
Design of pears, dark brown and mustard.
Significance
See Narrative 'John Rodriquez Textile Collection'.
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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: 1978/designed & hand printed on pure linen in Australia Rodriquez.
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Overall Dimensions
460 mm (Width), 760 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
