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Textile, Paul et Virginie

This is a Textile. It was produced by Petitpierre et Cie. It is dated ca. 1795 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed by engraved copper plate on plain weave. 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

Warp x Weft: 170 x 126 cm (5 ft. 6 15/16 in. x 49 5/8 in.) Repeat H (Plate H): 101 cm (39 3/4 in.)

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Textile, Paul et Virginie; Produced by Petitpierre et Cie; France; cotton; Warp x Weft: 170 x 126 cm (5 ft. 6 15/16 in. x 49 5/8 in.) Repeat H (Plate H): 101 cm (39 3/4 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-141

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