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Fragment, late 18th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is cotton and its technique is block printed (two reds, black, drab yellow) with blue and yellow applied by brush on plain weave. 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

Warp x Weft (selvedge on one side): 45 x 31 cm (17 11/16 x 12 3/16 in.) Repeat H (straight): 22.5 x 17.8 cm (8 7/8 x 7 in.)

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Fragment, late 18th century; cotton; Warp x Weft (selvedge on one side): 45 x 31 cm (17 11/16 x 12 3/16 in.) Repeat H (straight): 22.5 x 17.8 cm (8 7/8 x 7 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1973-51-121

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