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Fragment of cotton, close tabby weave, bright red background, design in yellow, printed (roller or plate?), drop repeat. Design of symmetrical arrangement, late classic influence. Shows confronted swans with pearls in beaks; below and above, palmette, foliage, rosettes, etc. Fragment shows two repeats scross, third interrupted. Right selvage present.
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Details
- Title: Textile
- Date Created: 1830–40
- Location Created: France
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Medium: cotton Technique: printed by engraved roller or engraved copper plate on close tabby weave
- Credit line: Gift of Harvey Smith
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