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Textile (Japan), 1901–50

This is a Textile. It is dated 1901–50 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is stencil resist (katazome) on 2/1 twill. 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: 163.5 x 37.5 cm (5 ft. 4 3/8 in. x 14 3/4 in.) Repeat H: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (Japan), 1901–50; cotton; Warp x Weft: 163.5 x 37.5 cm (5 ft. 4 3/8 in. x 14 3/4 in.) Repeat H: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-327

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