Floor Spread
c.1881-2 (made)
| Place of origin |
Printed cotton floor spread. The middle ornamented with a geometrical pattern with central rosette containing foliated design and figures of peacocks. At each end is a broad band of ornament. Borders of tigers, peacocks, chevrons and flowers.
Object details
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| Brief description | Floor spread, printed cotton with animal and floral designs, Delhi, c.1881-2; Textiles; Furnishings |
| Physical description | Printed cotton floor spread. The middle ornamented with a geometrical pattern with central rosette containing foliated design and figures of peacocks. At each end is a broad band of ornament. Borders of tigers, peacocks, chevrons and flowers. |
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| Object history | Described as a canopy when acquired, but more likely to have been used as a floor spread by comparison with similar pieces including IS.1656-1883. 1883 Register entry: 'CANOPY COVER. Printed cotton. The middle ornamented with a geometrical pattern with central rosette containing foliated design and figures of peacocks. At each end is a broad band of ornament. Borders of tigers, peacock, chevrons, and flowers. Delhi. L. 28 ft., W. 11 ft. Bought, 13s. 761 IS. 1883' |
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| Accession number | IS.761-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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