Textile, ca. 1795
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We acquired this object in 1943
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- Object ID: 18569253
- Accession Number: 1943-43-39-a, c
- Acquired: 1943
- Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2DaZx/
- Textile, ca. 1795. ca. 1795. Medium: cotton, linen Technique: printed by engraved copper plate on plain weave. Gift of W. and J. Sloane. 1943-43-39-a, c.
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- Produced by Petitpierre et Cie
Quilt showing architectural remains and scenes of people dancing and a man wooing a girl. Border of checked red and white ginghams scalloped on three sides and backed with white linen. Printed in red on white.
This textile is medium: cotton, linen technique: printed by engraved copper plate on plain weave. Its dimensions are: Repeat H: 102.9 cm (40 1/2 in.) H x W: 121 x 222.5 cm (47 5/8 in. x 7 ft. 3 5/8 in.).
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