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Textile Length

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-313643

Description

This length of twill weave wool is roller-printed in red, green and blue with repeating sprays of hibiscus flowers on a chocolate-brown ground. The top and bottom edges are machine hemmed but the widths are unhemmed selvedges. A large damaged section has been basted together with running and overhand stitches.

Details

Descriptive Terms

samples
textiles
printed textile materials
twill
Sample, Material
Sample, Material

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

29 3/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.1269

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