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Stevengraph

/ˈstiːv(ə)nɡrɑːf/
noun
A type of small picture made from brightly coloured woven silk, produced during the late 19th century.

Origin
Named after Thomas Stevens (1828–88), English weaver, whose firm made them.

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Stan stood and stared at the framed Stevengraph, trying to imagine a Jaquard loom setup which would produce such fine detail from woven threads.

by Neyret Freres - Charming Scene LINK

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[Okay, I did try making my own Stevengraph illustration. Somehow, it did not do the idea justice.]

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