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Printed cotton fragment

English
1790–1810
Object Place: England

Medium/Technique Cotton print
Dimensions 101 x 33.5 cm (39 3/4 x 13 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Edward C. Streeter
Accession Number59.1049
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionRectangular piece, made of two fragments sewn together. Fine natural cotton tabby ground, printed with woodblocks in polychrome colors. Pattern shows row of large-scale baskets containing roses, poppies, honeysuckle, etc.; blue ribbon tied into a bow through handle. Lilacs and other small blossoms in interspaces. Selvedge remains at left; contains two blue threads. Soiled and stained.