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Printed cotton length

English
1760–1800
Object Place: England

Medium/Technique Cotton print
Dimensions 139 x 67 cm (54 3/4 x 26 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Edward C. Streeter
Accession Number59.1048
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionLength. Natural cotton tabby ground, printed with copperplates in brown. Pattern shows undulating and crossing stalks bearing pointed, serrated leaves and fantastic blossoms. Interspaces show islands with trees and Chinese figures. Both selvedges present; each contains pale blue yarns. Much stained; in several places brown dye has rotted fabric.