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    Jan 13, 2008, 03:49 PM
    old tapestry
    I recently came across this very large tapestry. The printing on the side says "sandalwood screen" from the mandarin tree collection , printed in england for warner and sons limited .
    does anybody know any info they might be able to pass on, as to age , worth ?
    seems to be in good condition very small hole at the top.
    measures 4.5ft X 6.5ft

    thank you for your time

    mark
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    Jan 16, 2008, 02:31 AM
    There doesn't seem to be much information available on the Internet. However, I did find the following concerning what I hope is the same company, on the following site. Warner Archive

    Below, are some quotes from the site.

    Located at Warner's Mill, Silks Way the Warner Textile Archive is of national importance but its roots are firmly here in Braintree.

    The archive is a unique record of the history of textile manufacture and design since the 18th century. It includes every example of woven and printed fabric produced by the Warner company as well as examples produced by other companies.
    Warner and Sons set up its business in Braintree at New Mills in 1895. Following a series of takeovers in the 1980s the company and its archive moved to Milton Keynes. In 2005 with the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund, other major charitable organizations and the generosity of individual donors the Braintree District Museum Trust, with the support of Braintree District Council, was able to return the archive to Braintree to the original site of New Mills. The site was renamed Warners Mill and given Grade 2 listed status.
    Also housed within the archive is an extensive collection of original artwork by leading designers and major artists who were commissioned by Warner to produce fabric designs for palaces, stately homes, liners, hotels as well as ordinary homes. Influential designers whose work is represented include: John Aldridge, Edward Bawden, Vanessa Bell, Walter Crane, Marion Dorn, James Fitton, William Folliott, Alec Hunter, Owen Jones, William Morris, Marianne Straub, A.W.N Pugin, Arthur Silver, Bruce Talbot and C.F.A Voysey.
    There is also an email address listed on the site which you might want to use to contact someone for further information. Email: [email protected]
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    Jan 16, 2008, 06:16 AM
    Thank you for taking the time to research . I've also found a little info but not what I was looking for .
    Thanks again

    Mark
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    Jan 16, 2008, 06:18 AM
    You're welcome!

    How old would you guess the tapestry to be?
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    Jan 16, 2008, 06:39 AM
    Maybe 1940's I'm really not sure . I just emailed ann wise for possible info
    Thanks again
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    Jan 16, 2008, 06:47 AM
    This is just a suggestion. You could also do a Google search for antique tapestries for on the Web and also Images. You might include the word eBay in some of the searches. It's possible that you might find similar items on eBay where you could also find possible prices that similar items are going for right now.
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    Jan 16, 2008, 06:49 AM
    Below, are a couple of searches that you might want to click on.

    Tapestry 1940's - Google Search

    Tapestry 1940's - Google Image Search

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