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Research in Progress On dark cream ground, predominantly blue and red pattern of exotic flower heads and twining branches. Field has central medallion and decoration in each corner, is separated from wide floral border by two narrow decorated strips. Quilted and backed with coarse olive green and white cotton.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
18th century
Dates
18th century
Format
Medium: cotton Technique: mordant painted and resist dyed on plain weave and quilted (chintz)
Pages
H x W: 130 x 86 cm (51 3/16 x 33 7/8 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1959-109-3
Rights
Gift of Mrs. Cole Younger
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/5b90e2ac4a6fa6fdaebc50627dccfec8