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Framed Pair of Antique English Victorian "Stevens of Coventry" Silk Bookmarkers
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Framed Pair of Antique English Victorian "Stevens of Coventry" Silk Bookmarkers

19th century
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Of Yorkshire interest ~ A scarce and interesting framed Pair of Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian woven silk bookmarkers, here attributed to Thomas Stevens of Coventry who, at a time of disastrous recession in the traditional silk ribbon industry, succeeded in adapting the Jacquard loom to produce small multi-coloured silk pictures of infinite variety, selling his first woven silk bookmarker in 1862. The two examples here offered were clearly framed many years ago and thus remain in excellent condition. The smaller of the two decorated with a simple meditative verse , "Forget Me Not", whilst the larger is essentially a souvenir of the City of York, bearing illustrations of York Minster, His Grace the Archbishop of York and St. Mary's Abbey.

Height ~ 25.50 cm. / 10.04 inches ~ Width ~ 13.00 cm. / 5.12 inches ~ Depth ~ 2.50 cm. / 0.98 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1865

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Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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Antiques4EU has dated these Victorian Stevengraph Silk Bookmarks to the 19th Century.

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Of Yorkshire interest ~ A scarce and interesting framed Pair of Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian woven silk bookmarkers, here attributed to Thomas Stevens of Coventry who, at a time of disastrous recession in the traditional silk ribbon industry, succeeded in adapting the Jacquard loom to produce small multi-coloured silk pictures of infinite variety, selling his first woven silk bookmarker in 1862.
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The two examples here offered were clearly framed many years ago and thus remain in excellent condition.
Antiques4EU

The smaller of the two decorated with a simple meditative verse , "Forget Me Not", whilst the larger is essentially a souvenir of the City of York, bearing illustrations of York Minster, His Grace the Archbishop of York and St. Mary's Abbey.

fig 1. A framed pair of cream Jacquard-woven silk bookmarks featuring detailed architectural illustrations of York Minster and floral poetry.
fig 1. Framed Pair of Antique English Victorian "Stevens of Coventry" Silk Bookmarkers

Height ~ 25.50 cm. / 10.04 inches ~ Width ~ 13.00 cm. / 5.12 inches ~ Depth ~ 2.50 cm. / 0.98 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1865

LOVE This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.applecrossantiques.com

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated these Victorian Stevengraph Silk Bookmarks to the 19th Century.

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SA1221815
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POFSOCWSBY-23
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Archive I A framed pair of cream Jacquard-woven silk bookmarks featuring detailed architectural illustrations of York Minster and floral poetry.

Framed Pair of Antique English Victorian "Stevens of Coventry" Silk Bookmarkers

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Archive III A framed pair of cream Jacquard-woven silk bookmarks featuring detailed architectural illustrations of York Minster and floral poetry. View III
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A framed pair of cream Jacquard-woven silk bookmarks featuring detailed architectural illustrations of York Minster and floral poetry.
Framed Pair of Antique English Victorian "Stevens of Coventry" Silk Bookmarkers
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A framed pair of cream Jacquard-woven silk bookmarks featuring detailed architectural illustrations of York Minster and floral poetry.
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Stevengraphs are Jacquard-woven silk pictures and bookmarks manufactured by Thomas Stevens in Coventry during the late nineteenth century. These items were produced to commemorate historical events, architectural landmarks, notable figures, and sentimental themes.

These bookmarks were crafted using silk threads woven on specialized Jacquard looms to create detailed monochrome or polychrome images and typography. They were frequently mounted on paper card backings or framed under glass for protection.

Authentic Stevengraphs typically feature the woven signature or mark of Thomas Stevens of Coventry along the border or lower trade label. The dense texture of Jacquard silk weaving and period-appropriate typography distinguish original Victorian examples from later reproductions.

Framed silk bookmarks fit well within gallery wall arrangements, narrow hallway spaces, or displayed on bookshelf ledges alongside historical literature. Grouping multiple woven textile artworks together creates a cohesive visual display in traditional or eclectic interiors.

Antique silk artwork should be displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and fiber degradation. Utilizing UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials helps preserve woven silk fibers over extended periods.
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