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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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