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Strip of Woodblock Printed Linen

c. 1785

France, late 18th century

Medium
woodblock print on linen
Measurements
Overall: 38.1 x 78.7 cm (15 x 31 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Myrta Leonora Jones 1927.409
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Location
Not on view
Print
A vertically long linen textile fragment features woodblock-printed floral patterns in muted red and dark brown. Two wide columns display isolated floral sprays with large blossoms and dark foliage. Between them, a narrow vertical border contains a repeating motif of stylized red flowers and curved leaves. The beige fabric shows a coarse weave, staining, and irregular, frayed edges. At the top right, a small identification tag is pinned.

Strip of Woodblock Printed Linen

c. 1785

France, late 18th century

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