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Fragment (France)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is technique: plain weave foundation. block-printed: a resist medium. dyed blue and its technique is plain weave foundation. block-printed: a resist medium. dyed blue. 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: 61 x 84 cm (24 x 33 1/16 in.) Repeat H: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.)

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Fragment (France); technique: plain weave foundation. block-printed: a resist medium. dyed blue; Warp x Weft: 61 x 84 cm (24 x 33 1/16 in.) Repeat H: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1973-51-77

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