Textile, indigo resist

Date1750-1775

MediumCotton, block printed and resist dyed.

Dimensions62 1/2" X 84" (plus 7" linen extension) Repeat: 29"; 56 warps per inch; 52 wefts per inch.

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1961-58

DescriptionRectangular panel made of multiple patches of indigo resist textile in a pattern of pheasants facing to the right, perched on undulating gnarled branches amid large "Pineapple" flowers, pods, and leaves. Resist-dyed in 2 shades of blue on white. The panel has a modern white linen lining that extends seven inches beyond the top.
Label TextThis type of printing using resist paste was usually called "paste work" in the period.
ProvenancePurchased from Connecticut dealer.