Chintz panel

18th century

Shaped cartouche pieced from a palampore. Background of red and white chintz. Green and white braid applied to outline the edges of the shape.

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Title: Chintz panel
Date Created: 18th century
Location Created: India
Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/151733
Medium: Medium: cotton Technique: mordants for reds and purples applied over resist by brush and pen; madder dyed; blue applied by brush over resist; yellow applied by brush; chintz on plain weave
Credit line: Gift of Josephine Howell

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