Quayside

This furnishing textile is made of rayon, a type of artificial silk made from regenerated cellulose. It was woven in France in about 1931 and shows several trends associated with the 1930s. The design, 'Quayside', is an abstract depiction of an urban waterside scene in muted colours.

Furnishing fabric · France · ca. 1931. Rayon. By Unknown. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.