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Imitation batik
Length of cloth
Imitation batik
Dutch for export
early 20th century
Object Place: possibly Holland
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave, printed
Dimensions
Height x width: 38 1/4 x 34 1/2 in. (97.2 x 87.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Merrell L. Stout
Accession Number45.615
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionImitation batik cloth with Javanese-inspired design of birds and floral medallions on a repeating pattern of small interlocking ovals in brown, dark blue and beige. There is a narrow floral border along each selvedge and a narrow hand-stitched hem along each crosswise edge.
ProvenanceInherited by Dr. Merrell L. Stout from Ellen A. Stone; Gift to the MFA, June 14, 1945