Cotton ticking sample; China; Consular Collection

Description:

Swatch of blue and white ticking striped cotton fabric. Ningpa cotton cloth. Tag attached, marked "Sample No. 24. Ningpa Cotton Cloth. (/) Made at Ningpa, China, of various colors and xx pattern - 27 1/2 inches by 20 (/) yards a piece, folded 10 inches wide. 50 pieces to a case. Sells at T/S. (/) 320 per piece. Used for underwear in sspring and autumn. Trade increasing (/) generally." Approx 4 inches.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: China

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles, Consular Collection Textile Samples

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Credit Line: Transfer from U.S. Dept. of Commerce

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: ZZ.RSN80649V37

Object Name: Fabric Sample

Physical Description: cotton (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11 cm x 8.4 cm; 4 11/32 in x 3 5/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-8f2b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_638809

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