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Fragment (France), 1750–1800

This is a Fragment. It is dated 1750–1800 and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is linen warp, cotton weft and its technique is plain weave foundation. block-printed; 2 reds and black. yellow and blue applied by brush. 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: 28.5 x 17.5 cm (11 1/4 x 6 7/8 in.) Repeat H x W: 3 x 3 cm (1 3/16 x 1 3/16 in.)

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Fragment (France), 1750–1800; linen warp, cotton weft; Warp x Weft: 28.5 x 17.5 cm (11 1/4 x 6 7/8 in.) Repeat H x W: 3 x 3 cm (1 3/16 x 1 3/16 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1973-51-119

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