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Merrimac Mills

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with repeating white floral pattern. The fabric is rectangular. The floral pattern consists of a stem with leaves and flowers. The flowers have multiple rounded petals and a rounded center. The stems have 2-3 leaves attached. The leaves are teardrop shaped with pointed tips. The fabric has horizontal creases. The background is white. Sample by Merrimac Mills.

Artwork details

Date:
1825–50
Medium:
Cotton, discharge and roller-printed
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 481 px
Museum record:
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