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Fragment

early 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Border fragment of cotton block-printed in colours. The pattern is carried out in red, pink and blue with black outlines, and consists of boldly undulating stems of roses and serrated leaves between two floral fillets.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Block-printed cotton
Brief description
Border fragment of block-printed cotton, Machilipatnam, early 18th century
Physical description
Border fragment of cotton block-printed in colours. The pattern is carried out in red, pink and blue with black outlines, and consists of boldly undulating stems of roses and serrated leaves between two floral fillets.
Dimensions
  • Length: 9.5in
  • Width: 2.625in
Credit line
Given by N.H. Heeramaneck, Esq.
Collection
Accession number
IM.53-1924

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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