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Manufacturer:
Elephant Brand, American, founded 1898  Search this
Medium:
Medium: cotton Technique: discharge printed by engraved roller on plain weave Label: Discharge printed cotton
Dimensions:
H x W (a): 45.7 x 47 cm (18 x 18 1/2 in.)
H x W (b): 44.5 x 47 cm (17 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.)
Type:
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Bandana
Manufactured in:
USA
Date:
early 20th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Square bandannas: a) has red ground with design in black and white; b) has deep blue ground with design in white. Deeply scrolled floral border enclosing a field of small diamonds surrounding a center floral medallion. Narrow outer border of small tangent circles with flowers in the center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Penelope McCain
Accession Number:
1986-40-6-a,b
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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/kq47950efda-b1a9-4d0d-89ec-5c9e28066640
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_1986-40-6-a_b