Four panels Hera Peacock Printed Textile by Christopher Dresser: C1900 England

Item Details.
Christopher Dresser first designed “Hera” as a woven silk fabric for William Fry, Dublin ca 1876. It was later produced, as here, as a printed cotton registered by the Rossendale Printing Company in 1900 and sold by the likes of Liberty and Co, London.

The Hera textile design was named after the Greek Goddess associated with peacocks, the feathers were incredibly fashionable with the aesthetic movement of the late 19th century.

We have four original antique panels of this textile for sale the price is for all four panels, they are original ca 1900 and not later reprints.

Measurements.
Each panel measures 58 x 95 cm (23 x 37 inches)

Condition.
In fair antique condition some fading and overall patina of age/discolouration. Some small flaws, and minor holes/tears to the edges, as expected in antique textiles from this era.