Textile, Jean-Baptiste Huët, (French, 1745–1811), Medium: cotton Technique: printed by engraved copper plate on plain weave, Two fragments printed in red on cream ground showing designs known as the “Four Quarters of the Globe.” Fragment A shows the full breadth of the allegorical figure“Afrique”. Fragment B shows part of “L’Asie”., Jouy, France, ca. 1788, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Textile

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