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Fragment (India), 20th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is cotton and its technique is mordant painted and dyed and resist dyed (chintz) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Virginia Hamill Johnson.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 15.9 x 34.3 cm (6 1/4 x 13 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (India), 20th century; cotton; H x W: 15.9 x 34.3 cm (6 1/4 x 13 1/2 in.); 1973-76-14-a

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