Piece 1813 - 1823

"Piece" is a printed cotton textile designed by Bannister Hall, a prolific textile designer of the early 19th century. Dating to 1813–1823, the piece features a delicate floral motif rendered in a bold palette of pink, blue, green, and red against a warm brown background. The intricate design, particularly the ornate border, showcases Hall's mastery of the block printing technique popular during this period. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Piece" is a testament to the beauty and artistry of American textile design.