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1974-12, Textile Fragment
Textile, woodblock print
1974-12, Textile Fragment

Textile, woodblock print

Date1790-1799
MediumCotton
DimensionsOW 33 1/4 in.
OL 22 1/4 in.
Credit LineGift of F. Schumacher and Company.
Object number1974-12
DescriptionCotton textile fragment with woodblock print floral and geometric, looped pattern. Stippled details inside diamonds, loops, and some flowers. Red ground with blue painted details. Printed fragment sewn to canvas backing with metal grommets.Label TextWhile the red color on this printed fragment was likely applied through immersion in a dye bath, the blue- "pencil blue"- was likely applied by hand using a brush.ProvenancePrior to 1974, F. Schumacher & Company (New York, NY); 1974, given to The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA)