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Textile (France), late 18th century

This is a Textile. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is cotton and its technique is block printed, with yellow applied by brush, 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 45.7 x 72.1 cm (18 x 28 3/8 in.) Repeat H x W: 33.7 x 24.1 cm (13 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.)

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Textile (France), late 18th century; cotton; H x W: 45.7 x 72.1 cm (18 x 28 3/8 in.) Repeat H x W: 33.7 x 24.1 cm (13 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.); Gift of Elinor Merrell; 1973-62-15

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