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Bedspread

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

Dark green cotton bedspread, printed with a flowering plant motif repeat, the flowers are executed in white resist with red and yellow detailing; red border.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, woven and printed
Brief description
Textile, part of a printed cotton bedspread, Agra, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Dark green cotton bedspread, printed with a flowering plant motif repeat, the flowers are executed in white resist with red and yellow detailing; red border.
Dimensions
  • Length: 420cm (approx.)
  • Width: 90cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete piece was intended for use as a bedspread.
Subject depicted
Other number
792 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
085(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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