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Textile (France)

This is a Textile. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is bast fiber and its technique is resist printed, indigo dyed 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: 240 x 173 cm (7 ft. 10 1/2 in. x 5 ft. 8 1/8 in.)

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Textile (France); bast fiber; H x W: 240 x 173 cm (7 ft. 10 1/2 in. x 5 ft. 8 1/8 in.); Gift of Elinor Merrell; 1973-29-39

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