cover image: Chintz

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Chintz

Research in Progress Diamond lattice of columns and curving ribbons enclosing floral sprays. Indian adaptation of a European design for printed fabric.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
18th century
Dates
18th century
Format
Medium: cotton Technique: mordants for 3 reds, 2 purples, and black applied by pen and brush; madder dyed; blue and yellow applied by brush; chintz on plain weave
Pages
Warp x Weft: 50.5 x 41.5 cm (19 7/8 x 16 5/16 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1973-51-15
Rights
Gift of Josephine Howell
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/ea3207bab395a9d29919245c22329bdb