Object Details
- Description
- Tan factory printed cloth with a repeating pattern of two female heads facing left in profile. Underneath the profiles is either the word "TWINNING" or "JUMELAGE." The acronyms "F.A.F.S." and "N.C.N.W." are also repeated throughout the textile. Background is a geometric print of tan circles on a green background. A maze-like pattern of blue lines is found on top of the circles, as well as a brown faux batik pattern. The print technique is screen print with three color separations (blue, brown, and green).
- Content Statement
- As part of our commitment to accessibility and transparency, the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art is placing its collection records online. Please note that some records are incomplete (missing image or content descriptions) and others reflect out-of-date language or systems of thought regarding how to engage with and discuss cultural heritage and the specifics of individual artworks. If you see content requiring immediate action, we will do our best to address it in a timely manner. Please email nmafacuratorial@si.edu if you have any questions.
- Image Requests
- High resolution digital images are not available for some objects. For publication quality photography and permissions, please contact the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives at https://africa.si.edu/research/eliot-elisofon-photographic-archives/
- Data Source
- National Museum of African Art
- Credit Line
- The Wil and Irene Petty Collection
- Medium
- Cotton, dye
- Dimensions
- H x W: 177.5 x 57 cm (69 7/8 x 22 7/16 in.)
- Type
- Textile and Fiber Arts
