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Scarf

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Square divided diagonally with exotic bird on one side, exotic flowers on the other. Border of white dots. Elements of the design are similar to the work of the Ballets Russe.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
1920–29
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. L.W. Williams
Medium
Technique: hand-painted using batik process on plain weave foundation; dots in border probably printed
Dimensions
Warp x Weft: 84 x 84.5 cm (33 1/16 x 33 1/4 in.)
Type
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Scarf
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