Four drawings showing the manufacture of floor cloth 1800 - 1900

This anonymous drawing, titled "Floor Cloth Factory," from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts four different stages in the production of floor cloth. The four panels demonstrate the process of stencil painting, printing cushions, printing with block and hammer, and cutting blocks. This 19th-century drawing provides a valuable glimpse into the manufacturing techniques of this utilitarian textile, which was popular for its durability and decorative potential.