Stencil Plate
19th century (made)
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Stencil plate of paper made from mulberry fibre waterproofed with shibu. Pattern cut out and united by an irregular network of human hair. Repeated pattern of groups of chrysanthemums and foliage closely arranged.
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Materials and techniques | Mulberry fibre paper, waterproofed with shibu, human hair |
Brief description | Stencil plate of paper made from mulberry fibre waterproofed with shibu, Japan, 19th century |
Physical description | Stencil plate of paper made from mulberry fibre waterproofed with shibu. Pattern cut out and united by an irregular network of human hair. Repeated pattern of groups of chrysanthemums and foliage closely arranged. |
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Credit line | Given by Wilson Crewdson, Esq. |
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Accession number | T.7-1913 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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