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Textile (France)

This is a Textile. We acquired it in 1985. Its technique is block printed with mordant on plain weave; immersion dyed in madder; two blocks were used in an a and b alternation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

A. Warp; 34 1/4 in. (87cm) by weft (selvedge to selvedge) 37in. (94cm.) B. Warp 34 1/4 in. (87cm) by weft (right selvedge only) 9 in.(23cm.) Pattern: Half-drop. Four units across fabric.

Cite this object as

Textile (France); A. Warp; 34 1/4 in. (87cm) by weft (selvedge to selvedge) 37in. (94cm.) B. Warp 34 1/4 in. (87cm) by weft (right selvedge only) 9 in.(23cm.) Pattern: Half-drop. Four units across fabric.; 1985-6-2-a,b

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