Probably France, Lyon

Operating in Lyon, France, around 1780, this attributed provenance represents a highly skilled textile workshop active during a critical period of French luxury goods production. Lyon was globally recognized during the late eighteenth century for its sophisticated silk weaving and advanced commercial textile design. The works attributed to this source are considered authoritative examples of historical commercial art.

Six textiles from this workshop are represented in museum collections, confirming the quality and significance of the output. These historical artifacts, held by institutions such as the Art Institute of Chicago, primarily exist as commercial specimens. The collection includes multiple versions designated as Salesman's Sample, reflecting items created specifically for trade representatives to showcase weaving capabilities to clients. Also documented is the specialized textile Salesman's Sample (Waistcoat Pocket), a small piece illustrating detailed pattern work suitable for men’s fashionable accessories.

The meticulous detail and complexity evident in these textiles highlight the standards expected of museum-quality Lyonnaise weaving. The documentation of these works, frequently made available for study in the public domain, offers significant insight into the aesthetics and manufacturing processes of eighteenth-century French design.