Gallery Woven Portrait Blanket | célibataire 027

célibataire 027 – African American Man in Suit | Vintage Portrait Woven Blanket | Heirloom Cotton Throw

This gallery-woven portrait blanket transforms a historical studio portrait of an African American man into an heirloom-inspired textile designed for both comfort and display. Woven from cotton with visible texture and fringe, it adds a substantial decorative layer to the home while preserving the composed character of the original image.

The source image is identified as Bust Portrait of Man in Suit with Studio Imprint “Burgess, Hobery, Ames.” The original record attributes the photograph to Burgess, notes the place of production as “Hobery, Ames” as printed on the mount, and identifies the medium as a probable albumen print mounted on card in cabinet card format. The portrait presents an African American man in formal dress, and the image carries the quiet dignity and structure associated with studio portraiture of the cabinet card era. 

Visually, the portrait is defined by its bust-length composition, tailored suit, and formal studio presentation. The dark jacket and lighter facial and shirt areas create a clear tonal structure that translates especially well into woven form, where the textile surface adds depth and softened texture. In blanket format, the portrait feels both archival and decorative, balancing historic character with tactile warmth.

Original Photograph Record

Title: Bust Portrait of Man in Suit with Studio Imprint “Burgess, Hobery, Ames”
Photographer: Burgess (studio imprint visible)
Place of Production: Hobery, Ames (as printed on mount; precise geographic identification Unknown)
Dimensions: Cabinet card format, 4¼ × 6½ in.

Draped over a velvet sofa, folded across the foot of a bed, or styled over an accent chair, this piece adds warmth, history, and a collected sensibility to interior spaces. It works especially well in rooms that favor layered neutrals, library-inspired décor, and heritage textiles with quiet formal presence.

Why You’ll Love It

• Features a historical portrait of an African American man rendered in heirloom-inspired woven form 
• Rich cotton texture and fringe add warmth and tactile character 
• Bring archival storytelling into sofas, chairs, and beds 
• Balances decorative function with historic visual presence 
• A distinctive collectible for lovers of vintage portraiture and Black historical imagery 

Product Features

• 100% specially-spun cotton woven construction 
• Artwork variant suited to bold image clarity 
• Visible woven texture enhances depth and character 
• Colorful fringed edges for a handcrafted finish 
• Available in multiple sizes for versatile styling, with the live page currently showing Artwork / 60" × 50" 

Size

60" × 50"

EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House, flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Generic brand, 2-year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle, mild detergent, Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat