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Textile, printed
1775-1800
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
Portsmouth; New Hampshire; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1958.0071.001
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1958.0071.001
Object Name
Textile, printed
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
Portsmouth; New Hampshire; New England; United States; North America
Date
1775-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on red tag
Inscription: "dr. 41 / T196 / Study / 58.71.1" [over] "dr. 41 / T196 / Study / 58.71.1" (graphite, ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: Obverse, center
Inscription: "CENTER" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Pigment style
Construction Description
SRAL analysis indicates that printing was done with Prussian blue pigment, probably in an oil medium
Dimensions (inches)
33 (W) x 33.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
83.82 (W) x 85.09 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 48.
Vertical design repeat: 13 inches
Horizontal repeat: 4
Selvedge width: not applicable