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Textile, Cortes

This is a Textile. It was made by Petitpierre et Cie. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed by engraved roller on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Elinor Merrell. It is credited Bequest of Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 181.5 x 81.5 cm (5 ft. 11 7/16 in. x 32 1/16 in.) Repeat H: 54 cm (21 1/4 in.)

It is inscribed

On a rock in the center, "Delmes delin't and sculp't".

Cite this object as

Textile, Cortes; Made by Petitpierre et Cie; France; cotton; Warp x Weft: 181.5 x 81.5 cm (5 ft. 11 7/16 in. x 32 1/16 in.) Repeat H: 54 cm (21 1/4 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-167

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