Costume and Textiles Printed Textile: Queen Anne's Lace Made in United States, North and Central Americac. 1950 - c. 1981 D. D. Tillett, American, 1917 - 2008, and Leslie Tillett, American, 1915 - 1992. Made by D. D. and Leslie Tillett, Inc., New York, American, 1947 - 1981. Hand screenprint on cotton plain weave Currently not on view 1983-12-1 Gift of D. D. and Leslie Tillett, 1983 |
LabelD. D. (Doris )Tillett and her husband Leslie established a design studio and printing workshop in a remodeled Manhattan stable. The couple’s hand-printed textiles were employed by some of America’s most prominent decorators, such as Sister Parish and Albert Hadley, who used them in Jacqueline Kennedy’s 1961–63 restoration of the White House. The Tilletts found inspiration in a wide range of sources, from pre-Columbian art to medieval tapestries to nature. The vibrant floral pattern shown here remained in production for more than thirty years. |
