Bannister Hall

Bannister Hall was a producer or designer of textiles active during the early nineteenth century, with documented output spanning the years 1805 to 1833. The known verifiable corpus of Hall’s work centers exclusively on woven and printed textiles used for furnishings or domestic decoration.

Approximately twelve textiles attributed to Hall are represented in major museum collections, documenting the range of patterning employed during the period. Examples of documented works include a Quilt, a Floral print, and a notable Textile printed with game birds. These pieces reflect the functional and decorative quality expected of museum-quality historical fabrics.

The significance of Bannister Hall’s production is established by its inclusion in prominent public collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Because of their historical age, many items associated with Bannister Hall prints are now considered public domain resources, aiding scholarly research into nineteenth-century textile production.