cover image: Fragment

20.500.12592/8zbr9t

Fragment

Research in Progress Round fragment of cream-colored cotton block printed in reds, violet, and green. A floral pattern is arranged to fill a circle of flower heads. Center round medallion has a stylized flower head forming a rosette.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
19th century
Dates
19th century
Format
Medium: cotton Technique: block printed on plain weave
Pages
H x W: 49 x 49 cm (19 5/16 x 19 5/16 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1968-73-2
Rights
Gift of Alice B. Beer
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/01486ff250613f8f855d20c1a08d7756