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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a repeating fabric pattern. The pattern consists of black outlined shapes with curved handles at the bottom, resembling umbrellas. The shapes are arranged in rows and columns. The background of the pattern features alternating light and dark gray vertical stripes. The shapes have a white and gray interior with a darker gray design. The image has a white border around it. Handwritten numbers are in the bottom-right corner. Numbers are also in the bottom-left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860
Medium
Cotton, printed
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 490 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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