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I am one of the many illustrations to be included from Persoz' landmark 4 volumes of samples from 1846.
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For several years I have been working on accumulating photographs and data in order to publish a comprehensive guide to identifying these often-baffling fabrics.

My research has concluded with a Winterthur Research Fellowship for 2004-2005. I have signed a preliminary contract with Kent State University Press, and the manuscript is under review. The estimated year of publication is 2009-2010.

Printed dress fabrics, 1800-1860...


New arrival: border of hand-painted
India chintz palampore, c1740

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