I am seeking any published information on the development and use of mineral/poison green dyes applied with a discharge print. The sofa is pictured below. This muslin weight fabric was used as a show cover for a sofa. The sofa is said to be 1850's. However, 6 layers of show covers, the first a black horsehair leads me to believe it may be 1820's. PC130059.jpg The poison green fabric ground is figured with black vermiculate, pin dots, and small flowers. The print is non-directional and was used as a 4th generation show cover over a cotton printed canvas. It appears that later poison green prints were commonly combined with a third yellow color. This fabric is light weight and could not have had a long life. PA0100035.jpg I am also wondering if anyone has ever come across a printed canvas with revival Turkish design similar to the one below employed as a 2nd generation show cover. I have never seen anything like this. The fabric looks almost art deco or late arts and crafts. However, I believe it was applied to the sofa in the 1850's-70's. Thanks for your help in advance. Ann Frisina Textile Conservator Minnesota Historical Society 345 Kellogg Blvd. W. St. Paul, MN. 55104 651 297-5490
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