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Table Cover (France)

This is a Table cover. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is linen and its technique is block printed using resist, then indigo dyed 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: 67.2 x 70.7 cm (26 7/16 x 27 13/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Red embroidered mark in one corner which may be initials.

Cite this object as

Table Cover (France); linen; Warp x Weft: 67.2 x 70.7 cm (26 7/16 x 27 13/16 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-309

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