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Textile (India)

This is a Textile. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is cotton and its technique is mordant for two reds applied by brush over resist; blue applied over resist; background achieved by yellow over blue; chintz on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Josephine Howell. It is credited Gift of Josephine Howell.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 10.5 x 18 cm (4 1/8 x 7 1/16 in.)

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Textile (India); cotton; Warp x Weft: 10.5 x 18 cm (4 1/8 x 7 1/16 in.); Gift of Josephine Howell; 1973-51-67

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