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Chintz (probably India)

This is a Chintz. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is cotton and its technique is mordant painted and dyed plain weave cotton. 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

H x W: 60.3 × 90.5 cm (23 3/4 × 35 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Chintz (probably India); cotton; H x W: 60.3 × 90.5 cm (23 3/4 × 35 5/8 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1973-51-43

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