cover image: Chintz

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Chintz

Research in Progress Scattered floral sprigs and birds. Indian adaptation of European pattern. As design is hand drawn repeat is irregular.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
18th century
Dates
18th century
Format
Medium: cotton Technique: mordant painted and dyed (chintz) on plain weave
Pages
Warp x Weft: 62 x 60.5 cm (24 7/16 x 23 13/16 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1973-51-21
Rights
Gift of Josephine Howell
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/f5004fdce853bc19a39323795f135986