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Printing Block

20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printing block carved in sheesham wood and used by embroiderers in printing designs for cotton embroidery.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved wood
Brief description
Printing block carved in sheesham wood, Lucknow, 20th century
Physical description
Printing block carved in sheesham wood and used by embroiderers in printing designs for cotton embroidery.
Credit line
Purchased from Dr A K Coomaraswamy, 39, Brookfield, West Hill, Highgate, N
Collection
Accession number
IM.274-1914

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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