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Textile (France), 18th century

This is a Textile. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is linen warp, cotton weft and its technique is plain weave foundation. block-printed: black, red and yellow. blue applied by brush over yellow for a dull greenish-blue. 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 (two pieces joined): 38 x 20 cm (14 15/16 x 7 7/8 in.) Repeat H x W: 24.8 x 17.8 cm (9 3/4 x 7 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (France), 18th century; linen warp, cotton weft; Warp x Weft (two pieces joined): 38 x 20 cm (14 15/16 x 7 7/8 in.) Repeat H x W: 24.8 x 17.8 cm (9 3/4 x 7 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1973-51-91

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