Early Screen Print in Frame

Full of whimsical charm, this one-of-a-kind early framed screen printed fabric would be a great addition to any room in the home. Images of crests and ships filled with explorers cover the fabric, dotted with beautiful claret and azure flowers. Whether hung as a grouping, or on its own as a focal point, it will make a statement and add loads of character to your home’s decor.

History of Screen Printing: screen printing is a stencil process that blocks areas on a screen to allow ink to flow through the unblocked areas, thus transferring a design onto fabric. Although the exact origins are unknown, it is widely believed to have been invented in China around 960 AD. In 17th century France, silk was used to create and stiff brushes were used to push the ink through the mesh. By the 18th century, the process gained widespread popularity during the industrial revolution as factories used screen printing to mass-produce fabrics and wallpapers. The first “modern” screen printing system was patented by an Englishman named Samuel Simon in 1907. Soon after, a way to use light-reactive chemicals to improve the screen printing process was developed, thus revolutionizing the industry, and paving the way for our current approach to the art form.

• Silk screened fabric has been stretched and attached to a solid wood frame

• Ink has faded over the years however is still intact

• A few small tears in the fabric are evident (as found)

• There is a small hole in the bottom portion of the frame (original to frame, as found)

• Approximately 25 1/3” W x 1 1/4” D x 33 1/3” H

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