Floor Spread
c.1881-2
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Large floor spread of printed cotton. Field pattern of small floral trellis repeat, with borders of peacocks, chevrons and flowers. Central medallion with antelopes, peacocks and flowers. Made up of 6 panels.
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| Brief description | Floor spread, printed cotton with floral, geometric and animal designs, probably Uttar Pradesh, c.1881-2; textiles; Furnishings |
| Physical description | Large floor spread of printed cotton. Field pattern of small floral trellis repeat, with borders of peacocks, chevrons and flowers. Central medallion with antelopes, peacocks and flowers. Made up of 6 panels. |
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| Object history | Bought in Kashmir but probably made in Uttar Pradesh, based on stylistic comparisons. 1883 Register entry: 'CARPET (Masnad). Cotton. Printed with a small repeating floral pattern in various colours on a yellow ground, with a large foliated medallion having a border of peacocks in the centre, and two large rosettes at each end. The border is of peacocks alternating with floral cones, with bands of chevrons and floral ornament. Kashmir. 19th cent. L. 27 ft. 10 in. W 10 ft. Bought, 1 pound 8s. 1656 IS. 1883. |
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| Accession number | IS.1656-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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