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Textile (Japan)

This is a Textile. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is stenciled resist (katazome) 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: 156.5 x 36 cm (5 ft. 1 5/8 in. x 14 3/16 in.) Repeat H: 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (Japan); cotton; Warp x Weft: 156.5 x 36 cm (5 ft. 1 5/8 in. x 14 3/16 in.) Repeat H: 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-326

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