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Fragment

This is a Fragment. It is dated ca. 1800 and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is cotton and its technique is plain weave foundation. block-printed: 2 reds, 2 purples and black. yellow and blue are applied by hand. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Josephine Howell. It is credited Gift of Josephine Howell.

Its dimensions are

Height: 85cm (33 7/16 in.). Width: 78cm (30 11/16 in)

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Fragment; cotton; Height: 85cm (33 7/16 in.). Width: 78cm (30 11/16 in); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1973-51-104

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