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Hanging (India)

This is a Hanging. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is cotton and its technique is plain weave foundation; mordants for black, two reds, and lavender were block printed; madder dyed; yellow and blue applied by brush. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 193 × 139.7 cm (76 × 55 in.)

Cite this object as

Hanging (India); cotton; H x W: 193 × 139.7 cm (76 × 55 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-135-92

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