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20.500.12592/8rm8f0

Textile

Research in Progress Symmetrical horizontal repeat of carnations within dentate medallion alternating with a decorated palmate leaf form; both within a framework of mauve arabesques and fine twining stems, leaves and flowers. Scrolling floral guard band at bottom with decorated mauve guard strips above and below. In greens, turquoise, yellow, tans, browns, and purple on a tan ground.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
early 20th century
Dates
early 20th century
Format
Medium: wool Technique: interlocking twill tapestry weave; free shuttle detail
Pages
H x W: 11 × 28.5 cm (4 5/16 × 11 1/4 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1952-105-80
Rights
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/802e544b2d4fef351404f5bb502cbbd8