Coverlet
late 18th century (made)
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Quilted coverlet of painted cotton. The design consists of a flowering tree growing from a conventional rockery with groups of deer. The trunk of the tree resembles bamboo, and flowers are mostly a type of peony. There is a broad border with floral swags.
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Materials and techniques | Painted and quilted cotton |
Brief description | Coverlet, painted and quilted cotton, Coromandel Coast, India, late 18th century |
Physical description | Quilted coverlet of painted cotton. The design consists of a flowering tree growing from a conventional rockery with groups of deer. The trunk of the tree resembles bamboo, and flowers are mostly a type of peony. There is a broad border with floral swags. |
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Credit line | Given by Mr and Mrs G. H. G. Norman |
Object history | Registered File number 1970/170A. |
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Accession number | IS.40-1970 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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