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Cover or Hanging

early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cover or hanging, block printed, resist-dyed, mordant-dyed and painted cotton. The field has a large floral medallion design surrounded by flowering plants, there are also floral medallions in the corners on green ground, the borders have a running design of flowers and birds. Patched with another floral chintz, a later cotton backing and borders have been added.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton, block printed, resist-dyed, mordant-dyed and painted
Brief description
Textile, cover or hanging, floral medallion and flowering plant design, block printed, resist-dyed, mordant-dyed, painted and glazed cotton, Machilipatnam, early 19th century
Physical description
Cover or hanging, block printed, resist-dyed, mordant-dyed and painted cotton. The field has a large floral medallion design surrounded by flowering plants, there are also floral medallions in the corners on green ground, the borders have a running design of flowers and birds. Patched with another floral chintz, a later cotton backing and borders have been added.
Dimensions
  • Length: 137cm
  • Width: 90cm
Historical context
Intended for use as a cover or hanging, for domestic use.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
539-1897

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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