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Valance, blue-resist textile

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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