

Bed hanging, blue-resist textile
Blue-resist textile, "Bed hanging". Light blue fabric with dark blue floral pattern. The fabric is rectangular. The floral pattern includes flowers, stems, and leaves. The flowers have multiple petals and circular centers. The stems are thin and curved. The leaves are small and oval-shaped. The fabric has a decorative border around the edges. The border is dark blue with a repeating pattern of small dots. The background of the fabric is light blue with a slightly textured appearance. The overall design is intricate and symmetrical.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1725–75
- Medium
- Cotton, painted and block-printed resist, dyed
- Culture
- Indian textile for American market
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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