Cover
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Cover, block printed and dyed cotton, the field has a large latticework of leaves with stylised flowers in the centre, surrounded by bands of armed horsemen, decorative borders and a large border of swags and flowers. The design is in red and black, on a white ground. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, block printed and dyed |
| Brief description | Textile, cover, floral trellis design, block printed cotton, South India, ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Cover, block printed and dyed cotton, the field has a large latticework of leaves with stylised flowers in the centre, surrounded by bands of armed horsemen, decorative borders and a large border of swags and flowers. The design is in red and black, on a white ground. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
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| Other number | 836 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 5451(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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