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Chintz Fragment

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

ca. 1818

GUSN

GUSN-268009

Description

Trapezoidal fragment, selvedge width. Floral rosette pattern on blue ground. Evidence of nail holes along cut edges on both sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cotton (textile)
Cloth Fragment

Maker

Ovey, Richard (Designer)
Probably Bannister Hall (Printer)

Location of Origin

Preston, England

Dimensions

36 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1914.244R

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