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Fragment of a skirt (Cheet)
Indian
19th century
Object Place: Agra, India
Medium/Technique
Printed cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 40.7 x 30.3cm (16 x 11 15/16in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Laura Norcross (Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs)
Accession Number89.428
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CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWood-block printing on native cloth; the ground is greenish-black, with a powder of flowers in red, white and yelloW. The design is probably older than the workmanship.
ProvenanceGift from Miss Laura Norcross (Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs) to the MFA, October 21, 1889