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Textile

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Polychrome block print on natural linen. Large oval, gadrooned frame containing large blue flower, grapes, red flower and pear, yellow pear and grapes with tan leaves. Hanging by lavender ribbon over fram is heavy swag ofyellow and blue flowers, red melon ?, grapes and lavender flowers. Oval frames and swags in rows, 1/2 drop repeat. In between are large twisting columns with tan cherubs standing on them. Condition: Soiled.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
1920–30
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Germaine Little
Medium
Medium: linen Technique: block print on plain weave
Dimensions
H x W: 52 x 151 cm (20 1/2 x 59 1/2 in.)
Type
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Textile
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