thomas-stevens-english-1828-1888-three-framed-stevengraphs
Lot 2086
Thomas Stevens (English, 1828–1888), Three Framed "Stevengraphs"
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Woven silk in colors, including The Death of Nelson, Wellington & Blucher Meeting After the Battle of Waterloo, and The Present Time, all retaining original matting or titles, one with antique label to verso, matted in burlwood frames under UV protectant glass.

Largest frame dimensions 8 x 12 3/4 in.

Stevengraphs are pictures woven from silk, originally created by Thomas Stevens in Coventry, England in the 19th century. He could produce a variety of designs, all woven on a Jacquard loom. They were popular collectible items again during the revival of interest in Victoriana.

Even toning to textiles, The Present Time with small hole to sky area; not examined outside the frames.