Fragment
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Lillian Smith Albert
Accession Number
1959-10-2
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This delicate *Fragment* from Cocheco Print Works in, New Hampshire, dates to 1876, a snapshot of America's booming textile industry during the Gilded Age. Produced by one of New England's leading mills, renowned for its innovative roller-printing techniques, this piece exemplifies the mass production of colorful, patterned fabrics that adorned homes and clothing across the nation. As a printed, dyed, and painted textile, it likely features intricate floral or geometric motifs typical of Victorian-era designs, blending artistry with industrial efficiency. Cocheco Print Works thrived in the po...