Gillespie, Anderston Printfield, Near Glasgow” in about 1815.2 The American trade was so important that another son, Colin, lived in New York (and became an American citizen), in the 1790s and the early 1800s. Winterthur has a handkerchief printed by “R. He first established a printworks at Anderston in about 1772, which was later enlarged by his son Richard. 1807) operated a large and successful business spinning, weaving, and printing cotton in the Glasgow area. Winterthur’s collection includes a very rare early handkerchief printed by William Gillespie & Company commemorating the resignation of George Washington from the presidency of the United States in 1796 (Fig 2). Although many London merchants had been bankrupted by the disruption in trade during the war, the American market remained important to the calico printing industry.ĭuring the Revolution, merchants in the southwest of Scotland began to invest heavily in various branches of cotton manufacturing and continued to export their goods to America after peace was achieved. It might seem odd that British textile printers would celebrate the American general who had recently defeated the might of the British army, but at the time of the American Revolution, the colonies in North America were the fastest growing and wealthiest market for British goods. Museum purchase acquired through the bequest of Henry Francis du Pont (2008.9). Gardiner inscribed his name on some of his prints, including an allegorical “Map of Man” and yardage printed for use as furnishings.1įig 4: Series of uncut handkerchiefs printed by the Germantown Printworks, about 1825. Among them is Henry Gardiner (1744–1839), whose printworks in Wandsworth, Surrey, employed 250 hands in the early 1790s. Although many firms are known to have printed handkerchiefs, the work of only a few can be documented (Fig 1). London was an early center of textile printing and even after the bulk of the industry moved north, printers in London continued to produce handkerchiefs and shawls into the twentieth century for the high end of the market. Although the vast majority of surviving examples are anonymous, a few early examples can be documented and safely attributed to textile printers in London, Glasgow, and Philadelphia. Today, collectors focus primarily on iconography, but another way to consider them is by maker. Records show that block printers had special sized tables on which to print them, while in the nineteenth century, sizes of handkerchiefs were adapted to the limitations of the roller printing machines. In the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, handkerchiefs were a mainstay of many textile printers’ production. Today, historic handkerchiefs are most often framed and hung on a wall. So-called “handkerchiefs” were also often stitched into the center of quilts. Historically, the term “handkerchief” can mean a utilitarian piece of fabric used to wipe the eyes, nose, or brow, or a decorative accessory carried in the hand, dangled from a pocket, worn around the neck, or sometimes covering the head. Printed handkerchiefs of all kinds have long been popular with collectors. Gift of Henry Francis du Pont (1959.963). Tram tours do not require reservations.Fig 3: Handkerchief attributed to John Hewson, Philadelphia, about 1776. While you’re here for the market, explore all that Winterthur has to offer! House tours are by reservation only. The Artisan Market is included with a general admission ticket, which includes access to the 60-acre garden, miles of paths and trails, a self-guided introductory tour of the house, exhibitions, and a garden tram tour. On Sunday, enjoy The Midnighters, 10:00 am–1:00 pm Allison Dietz 12:00–3:– pm and The Quixote Project, 1:00–4:00 pm. Spend a summer day exploring Winterthur and being inspired by the collection and landscape, while shopping for unique, original objects, including antiques and collectibles furniture and home décor upcycled and architectural salvage pieces high-quality crafts and handmade items vintage clothing and jewelry artisanal and small-batch gourmet packaged goods original art in a variety of media and garden items.Įnjoy live music, too! Saturday’s performers are: The Joe Hillman Band, 10:00 am–1:00 pm Allison Dietz, 12:00–3:00 pm and The Midnighters, 1:00–4:00 pm. Many of the region’s most talented craftspeople will present their outstanding examples of modern-day artisanship. Experience fine craftsmanship at our first-annual Artisan Market.
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