Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Great Regulars: One weaver, according to the Met catalogue,

could produce about one square yard of medium-quality tapestry in a month, but the rate would be slower for the really fine work. It follows that, for any large-scale commission, a considerable number of people would have to be employed.

from James Fenton: The Guardian: Life's rich tapestries

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