Chintz Yoke
ca. 1710-1720 (made)
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The large-scale design is more appropriate to a wall- or bed-hanging and this small garment was no doubt made out of such a hanging. This was normal practice in Holland in the early 18th century. The design recalls that of French 'bizarre' silks of the period.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Painted and dyed cotton chintz |
| Brief description | Yoke of painted and dyed cotton chintz, Coromandel Coast, ca. 1710-1720 |
| Physical description | Yoke of painted and dyed cotton chintz. Decorated with floral and diaper in-fills. To be worn over the neck and shoulders. At the corners of one side are two brass rings and at the corresponding corners on the other side are two long tapes. These were intended to loop through the rings and hold the yoke in place. Small pieces are set in at each shoulder. |
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| Credit line | Given by G. P. Baker |
| Production | Made for export to Europe |
| Summary | The large-scale design is more appropriate to a wall- or bed-hanging and this small garment was no doubt made out of such a hanging. This was normal practice in Holland in the early 18th century. The design recalls that of French 'bizarre' silks of the period. |
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| Accession number | IS.9-1950 |
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| Record created | November 28, 2007 |
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