cover image: Skirt fragment

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Skirt fragment

Research in Progress Fragment of skirt in cotton, block-printed in red and black on light blue background. Stylized all-over floral shape in form of an orchid.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
late 18th–early 19th century
Dates
late 18th–early 19th century
Format
Medium: cotton Technique: block-printed on plain weave
Pages
H x W: 59.5 x 26.5 cm (23 7/16 x 10 7/16 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1962-175-2
Rights
Gift of Nasli Heeramaneck
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/b2381ddce9780f65d87ba097d1e5d1d1