Not currently on display at the V&A

Coverlet

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printed cotton coverlet, unbleached cotton ground, printed with diagonal bands containing flowers and buta in red, blue and green, the borders have large and small floral motifs in bands.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, woven and printed
Brief description
Textile, printed cotton coverlet, possibly bed spread, Uttar Pradesh, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Printed cotton coverlet, unbleached cotton ground, printed with diagonal bands containing flowers and buta in red, blue and green, the borders have large and small floral motifs in bands.
Dimensions
  • Length: 289cm
  • Width: 172cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a cover, for household use.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
5471(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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