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1957

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Petticoat (India for European market)

This is a Petticoat. It is dated 1700–1750 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is cotton and its technique is mordant and resist painted and dyed plain weave (chintz). It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 96.5 x 160 cm (38 x 63 in.)

Cite this object as

Petticoat (India for European market); cotton; H x W x D: 96.5 x 160 cm (38 x 63 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1957-188-1

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