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Cotton cloth

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Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-24471

Description

One of two rectangular pieces of woven cotton cloth, each depicting a different mid-18th c. domestic scene. Richly furnished interiors w/ adults directing attention to children.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cotton (textile)
fragments
cloth
cotton (textile)
home (concept)
Cotton
Domesticity
CLOTH FRAGMENT

Inscription

Printed (stamped) on back of .2: ""MADE IN FRANCE""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19.25 x 12.875 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5306.2

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