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Catalog Data

Medium:
Medium: cotton Technique: block printed on plain weave
Dimensions:
L x W: 93.3 x 51.1 cm (36 3/4 x 20 1/8 in.)
Type:
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Textile
Made in:
France
Date:
late 18th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Cream colored cotton, block-printed in design of flowers and delicate intertwining garlands of thin pointed leaves and stems. Blossoms show remains of Indian influence. Some appear to be carnations. Colors red, blue, sepia for stems, and violet. No selvages.
Accession Number:
1951-133-2
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Textiles Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq495031103-73bd-4135-8af7-95050c5d4fff
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_1951-133-2