Cover
ca. 1881 - ca. 1882 (made)
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Cover, possibly floor cloth, block printed, mordant-dyed and hand painted cotton, the field has a large diaper design containing flower and leaf motifs, the borders have a floral and stylised plant design. Complete piece made up of several joined pieces.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, block printed, mordant-dyed and painted |
| Brief description | Textile, cover, floral design, block printed and mordant-dyed cotton, northwestern India, probably Punjab, ca. 1881-1882 |
| Physical description | Cover, possibly floor cloth, block printed, mordant-dyed and hand painted cotton, the field has a large diaper design containing flower and leaf motifs, the borders have a floral and stylised plant design. Complete piece made up of several joined pieces. |
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| Object history | Acquired by Caspar Purdon Clarke on his purchasing trip to India in 1881 to 1882. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a cover, a household object. |
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| Accession number | IS.1807-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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