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Textile (England), ca. 1785

This is a Textile. It was designed by David Richards and engraved by David Richards. It is dated ca. 1785 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed by engraved plate on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 208 x 71.1 cm (6 ft. 9 7/8 in. x 28 in.) Repeat H: 83.8 cm (33 in.)

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Textile (England), ca. 1785; Designed by David Richards; cotton; H x W: 208 x 71.1 cm (6 ft. 9 7/8 in. x 28 in.) Repeat H: 83.8 cm (33 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1957-49-1

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