1/1995

Collection

Textiles

Brief description

Curtain made from linen printed with an abstract design including rows of circular and oval shapes in red, yellow, white and grey on a black ground, designed by Marian Mahler for David Whitehead Ltd., and thought to date from c.1952.

Object name

curtain

Object number

1/1995

Production person

Marian Mahler (designer)

Production organisation

David Whitehead Ltd (manufacturer)

Production date

1950-1955 (manufactured)

Production place

Lancashire (manufactured)

Period

Twentieth century (1900-1999)

Material

linen

Technique

woven
sewn

Physical description

Curtain with a black ground printed with rows of circular and oval shapes in red, yellow and white. The design is reminiscent of mobiles.

Dimensions

Length: 115cm
Width: 151cm

Website keywords

textiles
window treatments

Label

Label text, Geffrye Museum, date unknown:
Curtain Designed by Marian Mahler for David Whitehead Ltd, 1950s.