Not currently on display at the V&A

Textile

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

Piece of heavy cotton, block printed with a large floral design in black, brown and yellow.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Textile
  • Textile
Materials and techniques
Cotton, woven and printed
Brief description
Textile, cotton, probably bed cover or tent lining, printed, Vellore, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Piece of heavy cotton, block printed with a large floral design in black, brown and yellow.
Dimensions
  • Length: 225cm
  • Width: 99cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete object was probably intended for domestic use, or as a tent lining.
Subject depicted
Other number
855 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5452(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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