Cover
19th century (made)
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Cover (floor cover or bedspread), mordant-dyed and block printed cotton, the field has a repeat of floral roundels, surrounded by abstract floral designs in green and red. The borders have alternating chevrons and abstract floral designs in green, yellow, red and black, with floral corner motifs. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, mordant-dyed and block printed |
| Brief description | Textile, cover, block printed and mordant-dyed cotton, Punjab, 19th century |
| Physical description | Cover (floor cover or bedspread), mordant-dyed and block printed cotton, the field has a repeat of floral roundels, surrounded by abstract floral designs in green and red. The borders have alternating chevrons and abstract floral designs in green, yellow, red and black, with floral corner motifs. Complete piece. |
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| Historical context | Intended for use as a cover, a household object. |
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| Accession number | IPN.985 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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