cover image: Printing block

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Printing block

Research in Progress Two blocks for printing textiles in a "boteh" motif joined together at a later date to form a decorative hanging.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
19th century
Dates
19th century
Format
Medium: wood Technique: wood carved in relief Label: wood carved in relief
Pages
H x W: 43.5 x 23 cm (17 1/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1968-135-56
Rights
Gift of Harvey Smith
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/c79b2ad09222f292fd2495014a4730c9