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Fragment (England)

This is a Fragment. We acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton on cardboard and its technique is resist printed on plain weave; floral sprays printed by roller within resist area; immersion dyed for blue. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Elinor Merrell. It is credited Bequest of Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

Fabric: Warp: 17.5cm (7in.). Weft: 32cm (12 1/2in.). Left selvedge present. Fabric on cardboard. Height:26.5 cm. (10 1/2in.). Width: 34.5cm (13 1/2in.) Pattern: Height: 14cm (5 1/2in.). Width not present.

It is inscribed

Drawing of mark on cardboard. "Grants Brothers MANUFACTURERS & PRINTERS RAMSBOTTOM LANCASHIRE" "06 B" and "H S".

Cite this object as

Fragment (England); cotton on cardboard; Fabric: Warp: 17.5cm (7in.). Weft: 32cm (12 1/2in.). Left selvedge present. Fabric on cardboard. Height:26.5 cm. (10 1/2in.). Width: 34.5cm (13 1/2in.) Pattern: Height: 14cm (5 1/2in.). Width not present.; Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-28

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