Bolt of Gauze Fabric with Medallion and Everlasting Knot Roundels
1866-1932
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Bolt of Gauze Fabric with Medallion and Everlasting Knot Roundels
1866-1932
Physical Qualities
Cotton (possibly treated with starch substance), 284-1/2 x 29 in. (722.9 x 73.7 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Laurance P. and Isabel S. Roberts, Baltimore
Object Number
2000.14
The bolt of fabric is beige Chinese cotton gauze with medallion and everlasting knot roundels. The cotton is treated with a starch-like substance. The roundels measure 8-1/2' in diameter and are arranged alternating two across and three across (only halves of the outside roundels fit on three across). All edges are selvages, sides and ends.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2000; Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Roberts, Baltimore
Inscribed: Top selvage is stamped with Chinese characters in red and black, possibly manufacturer information.