Gallery Woven Portrait Blankets | célibataire 004

célibataire 004 – African American Man in Boater Hat | 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 charm of the original image.

The source image is identified as Seated Man in Boater Hat and Bow Tie Before Studio Backdrop and is estimated to date from about 1915 to 1925. The original record identifies the medium as a gelatin silver print in a small-format 4 x 6 inch size, with the photographer and place of production unknown. The portrait presents an African American man in formal dress, and it conveys the quiet dignity and structure associated with early twentieth-century studio portraiture. 

Visually, the portrait is defined by its seated pose, studio backdrop, and the period contrast between the crisp bow tie and the light-toned boater hat. The tailored composition translates especially well into woven form, where the textile surface adds depth and a softened tactile character. In blanket format, the portrait feels both archival and decorative, balancing historic presence with warmth and visual structure.

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, heritage textiles, and interiors that celebrate African American history through thoughtfully preserved imagery.

Original Photograph Record

Title: Seated Man in Boater Hat and Bow Tie Before Studio Backdrop
Date (estimated): 1915–1925
Dimensions: Small-format print, 4 x 6 inches 

Why You’ll Love It

• Features a historical portrait of an African American man in heirloom-inspired woven form 
• Rich cotton texture and fringe add warmth and tactile character 
• Brings archival storytelling and Black historical imagery into the home 
• Adds visual structure to sofas, chairs, and beds 
• A distinctive collectible for lovers of vintage portraiture and African American history 

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