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Textile sample

Textile sample
 (19th century)

Medium
block-printed cotton
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1895
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
block-printed cotton
Measurements
26.7 × 45.0 cm
Accession Number
33-D2
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1895
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Large diagonal motif across narrow stripes of pattern, in mustard, dark blue and burgundy on grey ground.

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