Valance, blue-resist textile
Rectangular piece of fabric with a white background and black design. The fabric has a thick black border on all sides. The design on the fabric features a repeating pattern of tree branches with leaves and flowers. The bottom of the fabric has a row of small, intricate designs. The entire image is in black and white. The fabric appears to be labeled as "Valance, blue-resist textile" and attributed to an unknown artist.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1725–75
- Medium:
- Cotton, painted and block-printed resist, dyed
- Culture:
- Indian textile for American market
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 266 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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