cover image: Fragment

20.500.12592/607kgp

Fragment

Research in Progress Fragment of cotton block- printed in shades of red on light brown ground, showing all-over pattern of stylized iris blossoms.
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: 54.6 x 53.7 cm (21 1/2 x 21 1/8 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1962-175-12
Rights
Gift of Nasli Heeramaneck
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/ec279284f0ba7159d7f38ca005021475