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Fragment Of A Valance (India), 1700–1725

This is a Fragment of a valance. It is dated 1700–1725 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is cotton and its technique is mordant and resist painted and immersion dyed plain weave (chintz). It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Restricted Funds.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 82.6 x 73 cm (32 1/2 x 28 3/4 in.)

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Fragment Of A Valance (India), 1700–1725; cotton; H x W: 82.6 x 73 cm (32 1/2 x 28 3/4 in.); Museum purchase from Restricted Funds; 1968-78-6

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