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Printed cotton panel

French (Bourges)
late 18th century
Object Place: France

Medium/Technique Linen warp and cotton weft print
Dimensions Overall (FLW): 75 x 82.5 cm (29 1/2 x 32 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Textile Income Purchase Fund
Accession Number49.326
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionTabby-woven ground: linen warp, cotton weft. Block-printed in pinkish red, blue, yellow ochre and black. Wide red stripes on which appear cartouches showing a Chinese in a cart, a tree and birds. Cartouches surrounded by floral garlands. Narrow, decorated white stripes between red stripes, overlaid by large sprigs. A few small holes and tears. Complete width of design, but selvedge at right side only.