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20.500.12592/nv31mx

Coat

Research in Progress Yellow-buff cotton printed in black with a large bold pattern of exotic floral sprays, birds and butterflies. All stitching by hand, except for the standup collar, which is stiffened by rows of machine stitching. Cut as a high-waisted, full skirted tunic, probably for a man.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
early 20th century
Dates
early 20th century
Format
Medium: cotton Technique: block printed
Pages
H x W: 85.5 x 136.5 cm (33 11/16 x 53 3/4 in.)
Place Discussed
India Indonesia
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1959-179-1
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/323165c8976507749505195692499b29