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Floral print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. France. 1895.
Geometric print on cotton. France. September 9, 1896-1897.
Ribbon print on cotton. Manchester, England. February 1901.
Floral print on cotton. Besselievere of Rouen. English furniture print. 1901.
Geometric print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. U.S.A. 1875-1879.
Floral Print on Cotton. Unknown Manufacturer.
Floral Print on Cotton Flannel with detail. Unknown Manufacturer. October 1914.
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French Print, 1890. Unknown manufacturer.
Abstract print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. Late 19th century.
Floral print on silk. American Silk. Mid-20th century.
Umbrella print on cotton. American. 1875-1879.
Japanese-inspired print on silk. May 7, 1890.
Print on silk. France. 1890.
Floral and stripe print on cotton. France. 1895.