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Textile (Japan)

This is a Textile. It is dated 19th or 20th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is cotton and its technique is stenciled resist (katazome) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Elinor Merrell. It is credited Gift of Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 139.7 x 343 cm (55 in. x 11 ft. 3 1/16 in.) Repeat H: 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (Japan); cotton; H x W: 139.7 x 343 cm (55 in. x 11 ft. 3 1/16 in.) Repeat H: 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.); Gift of Elinor Merrell; 1973-29-28

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