Chintz

18th century

Diamond lattice of columns and curving ribbons enclosing floral sprays. Indian adaptation of a European design for printed fabric.

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Title: Chintz
Date Created: 18th century
Location Created: India
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: cotton Technique: mordants for 3 reds, 2 purples, and black applied by pen and brush; madder dyed; blue and yellow applied by brush; chintz on plain weave
Credit line: Gift of Josephine Howell

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