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Textile (Japan), 19th century

This is a Textile. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is cotton and its technique is stenciled resist (katazome) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Elinor Merrell. It is credited Gift of Elinor Merrell.

  • Stencil, Ferns and Swirls
  • mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin....
  • Gift of Helen Snyder.
  • 1976-103-61

Its dimensions are

H x W: 161.3 x 34.9 cm (5 ft. 3 1/2 in. x 13 3/4 in.) Repeat H: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)

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Textile (Japan), 19th century; cotton; H x W: 161.3 x 34.9 cm (5 ft. 3 1/2 in. x 13 3/4 in.) Repeat H: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) ; Gift of Elinor Merrell; 1973-29-22

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