Medium: cotton Technique: printed by engraved roller on plain weave
Dimensions:
H x W: 67 × 75 cm (26 3/8 × 29 1/2 in.)
Type:
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Handkerchief
Made in:
France
Date:
late 19th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Red cotton handkerchief printed with black on cream showing a central scene of the interior of Louis Pasteur’s laboratory. At left, Pasteur is shown seated administering a vaccine. Decorative scrolling border with medallions containing animals at each corner. Hemmed on the two ends.