Letter with swatches
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Letter with swatches

TitleLetter with swatches
ArtistPoache Frères
Date1786 18th century
MediumTechnique: resist paste printed by block; immersion dyed in indigo to achieve two shades of blue
Classificationprinted, dyed & painted textiles
OriginRouen, France Rouen
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineAu Panier Fleuri Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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