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Textile Sample from Sample Book

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular blue and brown textile sample with a repeating pattern. The sample is long and thin. The top and bottom have a brown border. The border appears frayed and worn. The main body of the sample is blue. There are 9 beige circles in a horizontal line across the center of the sample. Each circle contains a floral design. The circles have a beige border. The sample is on a light blue background. A small white label with black numbers is on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 125 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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